Scholarships at University of Waterloo

Award type:

Entrance scholarships

Award description: 

International students admitted to full-time, first-year studies in Engineering who are paying international tuition fees, will be considered for a limited number of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships valued at $10,000 each. Recipients will receive $5,000 in each of the first and second academic terms (1A and 1B). These scholarships are awarded in recognition of outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements.

Value description: 

$10,000

 Eligibility & selection criteria: 

• Academic performance

• Admission Information Form (AIF)

• online video interview

Program:

Engineering→Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Systems Design Engineering; Software Engineering

Citizenship:

International student

Several scholarships, valued at $20,000 to $40,000 each, paid over eight academic terms, will be provided to Black international undergraduate students (study permit, paying international fees) entering Year One of any full-time degree program in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and community involvement through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. Preference will be given to students who best demonstrate what receiving this award would mean to their pursuit of post­secondary studies. To be considered, students must submit an online award application by April 15. The scholarship will be issued in eight equal payments (lA-4B). Payments beyond Year One are dependent on maintaining a minimum overall average of 80% and full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Award type:

Entrance scholarships, Awards for Black students

Award description:

Several scholarships, valued at $20,000 to $40,000 each, paid over eight academic terms, will be provided to Black international undergraduate students (study permit, paying international fees) entering Year One of any full-time degree program in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and community involvement through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. Preference will be given to students who best demonstrate what receiving this award would mean to their pursuit of post­secondary studies. To be considered, students must submit an award application by April 15. The scholarship will be issued in eight equal payments(lA-4B). Payments beyond Year One are dependent on maintaining a minimum overall average of 80% and full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Value description: 

Several valued at $20,000 to $40,000 each

Eligibility & selection criteria: 

• Full-time undergraduate Black international students entering Year One of any program in the Faculty of Mathematics

• Black students may include African, Afro-Caribbean, Black Canadian, Afro-Latine, African American, Afro-Indigenous, or other African descent

• study permit, paying international fees

• Selection will be based on a combination of academic achievement and community involvement through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities

• Preference will be given to students who best demonstrate what receiving this award would mean to their pursuit of post­secondary studies

Program:

Mathematics→Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Honours Mathematics, Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, Computer Science, Mathematics/Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy

Citizenship:

International student

Award type: 

Entrance scholarships

Award description:

Approximately 10 scholarships, valued at $12,000 to $25,000 each over eight academic terms, are awarded to incoming undergraduate students enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Mathematics (excluding Software Engineering and Computing and Financial Management). These scholarships are open to international students studying on a study permit only. Payments beyond Year One are dependent on the student maintaining an overall academic average of 80% or greater and continued enrolment in an approved program. The typical candidate will have a distinguished academic standing, especially in mathematics, as well as a record of accomplishments in mathematics and/or computer science contests throughout high school. Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate interest in mathematics or computer science beyond standard course requirements, including activities such as active membership in math or computer science clubs, enriched mathematics studies, employment/voluntary experiences, or hobbies. Participation and achievement in student government, athletics, music, art, etc. are also considered. Application forms may be obtained from the Faculty of Mathematics website and candidates must apply by early-February.

Value description:

range between $12,000 and $25,000 split equally over eight terms

Eligibility & selection criteria: 

• academic performance

• extracurricular involvement as assessed through the National/Global Scholarship application

Program:

Mathematics→Business Administration (Laurier) and Computer Science (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Business Administration (Laurier) and Mathematics (Waterloo) - Double Degree, Honours Mathematics, Mathematics/Financial Analysis and Risk Management, Computer Science, Mathematics/Business Administration, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy

Citizenship: 

International student

Award type:

Entrance scholarships

Award description: 

Twenty scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, are awarded annually to outstanding international students admitted to Year One of an undergraduate degree program. International students admitted with an admission average of 90% or above will be considered. Selection will be based on academic achievement combined with any other Faculty-specific entrance scholarship criteria. An application is not required.

Value: 

$10,000

Eligibility & selection criteria: 

• Academic performance

• Admission Information Form (AIF) may be also be considered

• Euclid Math Contest results (Mathematics students only)

Program:

Open to any program

Citizenship:

International student

If you meet the conditions outlined below, you’ll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship valued at $1,000.

• Your early May admission average, including required courses, must be 85 - 89.9% for the program for which you’ve received and accepted an Offer of Admission.

• You must accept your Offer of Admission by the date specified on the offer.

• You must be enrolled at Waterloo in full-time degree studies for the entire September to December term.

To recognize your outstanding academic achievement, you'll be awarded one of the following entrance scholarships if

• you're admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and

• you're beginning university or college for the first time in September, and

• your early May admission average is 85% or more.

Eligibility and conditions

• Your admission average will be calculated based on grades available in early May using your top 6 Grade 12 courses or equivalents, including each of the required courses for the program(s) to which you’ve applied.

• If you receive an Offer of Admission to more than one program, your admission average may qualify you for a President's or Merit Scholarship in one program but not another because your admission average must include required courses, which vary from program to program.

• If your early May admission average is below 85% but your final admission average is 85% or higher, you will be awarded the appropriate President’s or Merit Scholarship. You'll be notified after we've received final grades in July.

• To receive the full value of the entrance scholarship, you must remain enrolled in full-time degree studies at Waterloo for the full 4-month fall term (September to December).

If you meet the following conditions, you’ll be awarded a one-time University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship of Distinction valued at $2,000 and the opportunity for a $1,500 International Experience Award and/or a $1,500 Research Award.

• Your early May admission average, including required courses, must be 95% or higher for the program for which you’ve received and accepted an offer of admission.

• You must accept your Offer of Admission by the date specified on the offer.

• You must be enrolled at Waterloo in full-time degree studies for the entire September to December term.

The International Experience Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars who participate in an international study or work experience. It is available in your upper years should you choose to claim it and is subject to the following conditions:

• You must complete your first year with an average of at least 80%.

• You must be in your second year or higher at Waterloo.

• You must claim the award before you complete your undergraduate program.

The International Experience Award may also help you meet the requirements for the Global Experience Certificate.

The Research Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars for an on-campus research position with a Waterloo professor or for a research-based co-op position with the University.

You will be invited to find a Waterloo professor to engage you as a full- or part-time research assistant for a term to carry out research under his or her supervision. It is available in your upper years should you choose to claim it and is subject to the following conditions:

• You must complete your first year with an average of at least 80%.

• You must be in your second year or higher at Waterloo.

• You must claim the award before you complete your undergraduate program.