Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Scholarships and Bursaries

University Scholarships

  • Dr. Stan Heaps Memorial Scholarships:Awarded to students entering their third year of our Computer Science program . 

StFX Bursaries

  • James and Mary Whelan Scholastic Award: This award is available to undergraduate full-time students enrolled in the Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics in the Bachelor of Science program at StFX. Applicants must show academic merit and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students from Newfoundland, and with things being equal, preference may be given to descendants of the James Joseph and Mary Angela (Tobin) Whelan families. This is a renewable award provided the successful applicants continue to meet the criteria each year.  
    Award Value: up to $1000   
  • Thomas J. and Lieselot Scales Bursary: This award is available to full-time students who demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program studying biology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, mathematics and computer science, nursing or physics. Students must be graduates of Sydney Academy.  
    Award Value: $500  
  • W. Chisholm Bursary: This award will be paid to a full-time first degree student who is a resident of Heatherton or St. Andrew's, Antigonish County, in good academic standing, and who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students studying mathematics. This award is renewable upon application.  
    Award Value: minimum of $1000  
  • The James M. and Evelyn MacDonald Bursary (formerly called the MacDonald in Memory Bursary): This award is available to full-time students from Cape Breton, with preference for those whose normal residence is in Sydney or the immediate surrounding area. Applicants should be studying either: Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Business Administration or Information Systems or in the Health Sciences field. The award is not available to education students. Applicants must be in an academic program that is leading towards a first degree and must be studying in a wealth-creating field. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and a sincere effort and commitment to their academic endeavor. This award is renewable.  
    Award Value: up to $3000  

See Financial Aid Office – FAQ

External Awards/Scholarships/Bursaries

Student Awards and Prizes

Graduate Prizes 

  • Dr. H. Stanley and Doreen Alley Heaps Prize for Computer Science: Awarded to the outstanding graduating student in Computer Science.  

RECIPIENTS OF THE DR. H. STANLEY AND DOREEN ALLEY HEAPS PRIZE YEAR
Xinyi Li 2024
Yuchen Wei 2023
Matthew Chapeski 2022
Jueqi Wang 2021
Hang Yu 2020
Katie MacEachern 2019
Dylan Coakley 2018
Noah Ritcey 2017
no prize awarded 2016
Melissa MacKinnon 2015
Miao Huang 2014
Heng Liu 2013
Joram Benham 2012
Michael Cormier 2011
Jimmy Mabey 2010
Jason Detchevery 2009
Liu Yang 2008

Undergraduate Prizes/Awards 

  • Fred L. Taylor Award: Awarded to second year Science Student.
RECIPIENTS OF THE FRED L. TAYLOR AWARD (FROM OUR DEPARTMENT): YEAR
Christopher van Bommel 2011
Orla Murphy 2010