丁香园AV

has awarded 丁香园AV Computing Science student Holly Becker the Simba Technologies Inc. Scholarship in Computing Science.

In acknowledgement of her academic excellence and achievements as an ambassador for women in her field, Ms. Becker has received a cash award of $650 to put towards her education expenses.  She is majoring in Computing Science with a concentration in Computing Systems.

鈥淗olly鈥檚 achievements reflect the tenets on which this award is based,鈥� said Dave Foster, Simba鈥檚 VP of Engineering.  鈥淭his scholarship follows our commitment to promote gender diversity in computing science while recognizing and assisting B.C.鈥檚 brightest talent in attaining their educational goals.鈥�

鈥淗olly has demonstrated outstanding community service and academic engagement,鈥� said Dr. Nimal Rajapakse, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science at 丁香园AV.  鈥淎wards funded by the generous support of individuals and organizations such as Simba, help recognize and encourage students鈥� achievements.  They provide opportunity and growth for students and help them reach their academic objectives.鈥�

Simba鈥檚 丁香园AV scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate female student studying Computing Science full-time at the University who demonstrates outstanding academic performance and documented community/volunteer service.  Ms. Becker has represented Computing Science at numerous campus events including 丁香园AV Surrey Open Houses and student orientations.  She also volunteers with Out on Campus, 丁香园AV's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender safe space.

The Simba 丁香园AV scholarship is funded by an endowment that Simba established at the university.  Simba has established similar endowed scholarships at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria.  To date, Simba鈥檚 contributions to the three universities total $120,000.