Student Scholarships

Cognos, an IBM company, takes tremendous pride in supporting the Access to Opportunities Program (ATOP) for College and University students. Cognos recognizes the continuing talent shortage facing the local advanced technology industry and are proud to be part of the ATOP solution.

We are pleased to contribute to the following universities' participation in ATOP: Carleton University, University of Ottawa and Waterloo University.

University of Ottawa

Eligibility Criteria

  • Second year undergraduate students registered full time in the Co-op program in Computer Science or Software Engineering at the University of Ottawa.

  • Be involved in extra-curricular activities.

Application procedure

Application must be made to the Director of Financial Aid and Awards Service and should include:

  • An application form available at the Financial Aid and Awards Service.

  • Proof of your involvement in extra-curricular activities.

  • A copy of your academic transcript.

University of Waterloo

Eligibility Criteria

  • Second year undergraduate co-op students in the Faculty of Mathematics who are enrolled in Computer Science

Application procedure

  • Apply to the Student Awards Office on the general scholarship application form

Carleton University

Eligibility Criteria

  • Second year co-op computer science students enrolled in the co-op program.

Application procedure

  • Apply through the Carleton Awards Office