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The Small Gosling Family Award for Computer Science

For funding for Indigenous students studying Computer Science at any post-secondary institution in Canada.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a Computer Science program
Documentation demonstrating financial need
Academic transcripts showing merit and performance
Evidence of community involvement and contribution

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The Small Gosling Family to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation who is pursuing a degree or certificate in Computer Science and can show you have financial need. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask The Small Gosling Family how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider your financial need primarily, but they also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask The Small Gosling Family during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with The Small Gosling Family whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation attending a post-secondary institution across Canada, such as a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. You must be enrolled in a Computer Science program and demonstrate financial need. While anyone meeting these criteria can apply, preference is given to students from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Resident of Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon
Studying Computer Science

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove exactly why the funding is necessary.

Community Leadership

Many applicants simply list their volunteer roles.

Instead, describe the specific impact you had on your community and how your studies in Computer Science will help you give back in the future.

Strategy

Since there are three separate deadlines, do not wait until the final one in February.

Applying in the August or November windows may give you a better chance if funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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