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PETER J. PUCKALL MEMORIAL BURSARY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

The Peter J. Puckall Memorial Bursary in Computer Science is being established in 2002 at the University of Regina to support students enrolled in the Faculty of Science degree program. Mr. Puckall completed his secondary education in Sedley, Saskatchewan and subsequently attended the University of Saskatchewan. Later, he worked as a surveyor and at the inception of the Regina railroad relocation project, Mr. Puckall became involved with the City of Regina. When the project was terminated, Peter, a stalwart advocate of the open source software movement, especially Linux, started his own company, Citadel Computer Consulting. Eventually, his computer interests linked him with an international consortium by hosting the Regina Project and supporting other projects with the SQL Clinic. Mr. Puckall passed away in February 2002 at 47 years of age. The intent of the Peter J. Puckall Memorial Bursary in Computer Science is to recognize student academic excellence and provide funding support to students who have a declared major in Computer Science.

DONOR: Estate of Peter J. Puckall; Margaret Dupuis, Executor and mother of Peter.

FUNDING: $50,000.00 to be received by the University Relations Office in September 2002.

AWARD: $2,500.00. Awarded annually in the winter semester. Commencing in winter 2003.

Two awards valued at $1,250.00 in support of tuition and course fees.

ELIGIBILITY: The bursary will be awarded annually to University of Regina students who meet the following criteria:

· have successfully completed 60 credit hours toward a Bachelor of Science degree, with a declared major in Computer Science

· have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 65%

· have completed CS 330 and eight (8) Computer Science courses

· enrolled as a full time student in the semester the award is presented (minimum of 12 credit hours)

· must be a graduate of a Saskatchewan high school

· preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, as cited on the application form.

Applicants must write a detailed summary, not to exceed one page, an application of current interests in

computing and/or business, computer related activities both in and outside of the university.

APPLICATION: Applications are available from the Department of Computer Science and should be submitted by January 31.

SELECTION: The Department of Computer Science Scholarship Committee will recommend the candidates to the

University of Regina Student Awards and Financial Aid Office by March 1.

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