Sam Odjick Scholarship

Third- or fourth-year students enrolled in Computer Science or Software Engineering may apply for the Frank Lun Scholarship for Excellence. One award of $1,000 is presented annually. Candidates need a minimum overall average of 80% and leadership shown through extracurricular involvement. Applications should be submitted during the 3B or 4A term.

Indigenous students (status or non-status Indian, Metis, or Inuit) enrolled at a Canadian university or college can apply. Applicants must already be attending the institution and either enrolled in a journalism program or actively involved with a campus news organization such as a student paper or broadcast station. The scholarship is open to French- and English-speaking Indigenous Canadians. One award of $4,000 is intended to help with education costs. Recipients with appropriate experience may also be offered temporary employment or other opportunities at The Canadian Press, at the provider's discretion. Apply with a completed application form. Journalism work samples, newsroom experience, and reference letters from editors or newsroom supervisors are strongly encouraged. Established in 1990 in honour of Gillis Purcell, general manager of The Canadian Press from 1945 to 1969.

University of Waterloo undergraduate students enrolled in year two, three, or four of any program in any faculty may apply. You need a minimum overall average of 75% and demonstrated involvement in student government. One award of up to $1,500 is granted annually. This fund was established by a donation from Jim Kalbfleisch and his friends and family in honour of his retirement.