Computer Science financial aid and awards

As of September 1, 2023, all newly admitted students to a Computer Science graduate program at the University of Manitoba are automatically considered for financial support. MSc students admitted to the program are funded at a minimum rate of $20,000 per year for the first two years of their program. PhD students receive a minimum of $23,000 per year for the first four years of their program. This funding can come from a variety of sources, including supervisor grants, scholarships, and work as a teaching assistant, grader, or sessional instructor. Maintaining funding is contingent on satisfactory progress.

Numerous competitive funding opportunities are available to graduate students in the department. See below for detailed information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and application deadlines.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) offers University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships to strong graduate students (both Canadian and International). These awards are valued at $20,000 per year for two years for MSc students and $25,000 per year for four years for PhD students.

Application deadline: To be announced.

Questions and completed applications can be submitted to the graduate program coordinator Tetyana Pavlyuk.

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The Department of Computer Science offers Entrance Awards to strong incoming graduate students (both Canadian and international). These awards are valued at $7,000 per year for up to two years for MSc students and $9,000 per year for up to four years for PhD students.

Application deadline: To be announced.

Questions and completed applications can be submitted to the graduate program coordinator, Tetyana Pavlyuk.

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Most faculty members hold research grants from which they may provide financial support to graduate students under their supervision. Specific amounts are determined on an individual basis by each student’s supervisor.