Past Recipients

Congratulations to all the followingÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý andÌýMaster of Mathematics (MMath) in Data Science who have been awarded either of these awards or scholarships since the inception of the Data Science graduate programs.Ìý

Data Science Director's Awards

The Data Science Director's Awards wasÌýestablished in 2023, to honor the remarkable achievements of our students in the following categories and is awarded yearly to the graduating class during June Convocation.Ìý

  • Director's Award for Academic Achievement
  • Director’s Award for Excellence in Research
  • Director’s Award for Student Leadership
  • Director’s Award for Exceptional Co-op Work Report

2023 Director's Award Recipients

Director's Award for Academic Achievement

Paul Yu-Bo Ma |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý

Director's Award for Student Service

Hrithik GavaliÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý

2024 Director's Award Recipients

Director's Award for Academic Achievement

Ian Cheung |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

Director’s Award for Excellence in Research

Andrew Rambidis |ÌýMaster of Mathematics (MMath) in Data Science

Director’s Award for Student Service

David Awosoga |ÌýMaster of Mathematics (MMath) in Data Science

Director’s Award for Exceptional Co-op Work Report

Ankita Bhalchandra Jamdade |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) Graduate Scholarship

°Õ³ó±ðÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) Graduate ScholarshipÌýis valued at $17,500 and is awarded to graduate students registered full time in the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) program in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. Eligibility is automatically determined each year through the admission application to the program, focusing on academic excellence (a minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent).

2020 MDSAI Graduate Scholarship Recipients

William Dawkins |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

2021 MDSAI Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Erik Huebner |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

2022 MDSAI Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Yujia Zheng |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

Ziyang GuoÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý

2023 MDSAI Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Kaiyuan Li |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý

Nuoyan Yang |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

2024 MDSAI Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Yongpeng ZhuÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)

Xingjian ZhouÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI)Ìý

Scotiabank Graduate Scholarship in Data Science

°Õ³ó±ðÌýScotiabank Graduate Scholarship in Data ScienceÌýÌýis valued at up to $10,000 and seeks to honor individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, or of Latin American ethnic or cultural backgrounds, and who have demonstrated academic excellence (with a cumulative average of 80% or higher in their completed or ongoing postsecondary studies). Interested students must submit their applications by the annual deadline in April to be considered for this opportunity.ÌýLearn more about the application process.

2020 Scotiabank Graduate Scholarship in Data Science Recipients

Evan Falcone |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2022 Scotiabank Graduate Scholarship in Data Science Recipients

Pedro Maia De Sampaio FerrazÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2024 Scotiabank Graduate Scholarship in Data Science Recipients

Negin AmouÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence

°Õ³ó±ðÌýVector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence is valued at $17,500 and is aÌýmerit-based entrance award aimed at recognizing exceptional candidates pursuing a master's or who are following an individualized study path that is demonstrably AI-focused.Ìý

2019 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Melissa McCorriston |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2021 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Jesse Lu |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Hunter PlowmanÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Salomé Dionne-Laforest | Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2022 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Shengye ChenÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Ka Yat Liu |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2023 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Rasa Rahnema |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Julie Wojtiw-QuoÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Jessica XuÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

2024 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Kareena Bhalla |ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Yuxin KangÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Steven SongÌý|ÌýMaster of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
LilyÌýSeebach |ÌýMMath in Data Science
Carolyn WangÌý|ÌýMMath in Data Science

2025 Vector Scholarship in AI Recipients

Jerry Bao | Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Yujie Wen | Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Kacie Phillippo | MMath in Data Science

An additional two recipients from the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program are not listed.