Trent Walker Wood Foundation Awards:
The Trent Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology and Psychology departments are excited to announce the offering of the Walker Wood Foundation awards for the first time. The value of the award is $2,500.
Application for the Walker Wood Foundation Awards in Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology and Psychology for 2025 is open March 16 - April 30, 2026 (at midnight) by form submission.
Application form: WALKER WOOD FOUNDATION KINESIOLOGY, COMPUTER SCIENCE, FORENSIC SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY AWARDS – Fill out form
If you have any questions, please e-mail Hannah McSweeney, Academic Administrative Assistant, Computer Science at cois@trentu.ca.
Eligibility Requirements:
A student majoring in Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology or Psychology (1 award available per Department)
Must be a Canadian citizen
Must demonstrate financial need as per University guidelines (i.e., students must be in receipt of OSAP, Canada part-time student loans, First Nations band funding, or the government financial aid program of their home province)
Must demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities, including but not limited to volunteerism, community participation, and leadership activities
Application
Students must submit:
An application form (via weblink above)
A one-page outline of their leadership roles and activities during their degree program time
Selection Process
The student recipients will be accessed and chosen by the faculty’s awards committee and the Financial Aid office, in accordance with relevant University policies.
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc Award for an Outstanding Female Student:
This award recognizes an outstanding female student completing their third year in a Computer Science undergraduate program during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who identify as female are invited to apply.
Application for the BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc Award for an Outstanding Female Student is open March 16 - April 30 (at midnight) by form submission.
Application form: BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. Award for Outstanding Female Student – Fill out form
BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc Award for Outstanding Indigenous Students:
This award recognizes outstanding Indigenous students completing their undergraduate program in Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics & Astronomy during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who identify as Indigenous are invited to apply.
Application for the BWXT Nuclear Energy Inc Award for Outstanding Indigenous Students is open March 16 - April 30 (at midnight) by form submission.
Application form: BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. Award for Outstanding Indigenous Students – Fill out form
James Jury Prize:
Established to honour Prof. James Jury upon his retirement after more than 40 years of teaching in both the Physics and Computer Systems department. This prize is awarded to a student in the third or fourth year completing their undergraduate program in Computer Science who has demonstrated distinguished leadership within their department.
Application for the James Jury Prize is open March 16 - April 30 (at midnight) by form submission. As part of the application process, we ask that students include a letter outlining their contributions, initiatives and/or impact as a leader in the departmental community with their application form.
Application form: James Jury Prize – Fill out form
If you have any questions, please e-mail Hannah McSweeney, Academic Administrative Assistant, Computer Science at cois@trentu.ca.