University of Waterloo Scholarships for International Students – Full Tuition & Financial Support

University of Waterloo Scholarships: Supporting Excellence and Opportunity

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Overview of University of Waterloo Scholarships
Benefits of University of Waterloo Scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The University of Waterloo is renowned for its academic excellence, innovation, and commitment to supporting students through a variety of scholarships. Located in Ontario, Canada, the University of Waterloo offers scholarships designed to reward academic achievement, encourage diversity, and make education more accessible to both domestic and international students. From merit-based awards to needs-based financial aid, the University of Waterloo provides a range of options for undergraduate and graduate students across disciplines.

For students aiming to study in a vibrant academic environment, Waterloo's scholarships can make higher education more affordable and rewarding.

Benefits

The David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation International Experience Awards will be awarded worth up to $2,500 for a one-term study experience, $2,500 to $5,000 for a one-term work or volunteer experience, up to $10,000 for a two-term work or volunteer experience.
International Master’s Award of Excellence is valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of 6 terms.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have the good academic standing (normally a minimum 70% average at the undergraduate level; normally a minimum 75% average at the graduate level) are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The applicants must be full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international experience in Israel, including a minimally-paid or volunteer international co-op work placement, a volunteer placement, an academic exchange or a study term related to academic requirements.
International students with a valid Canadian study permit who are registered full time and assessed international tuition fees.
Normally given to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper).
Will normally only be given to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0).
Students must demonstrate academic excellence through criteria established by the Faculty.
Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements.
This award could be in addition to other internal or external scholarships (e.g., UW Graduate Scholarship, OGS, etc). Note: scholarships are different than sponsorship.
Normally, students should not be concurrently receiving foreign government or agency sponsorship (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship, etc) or be fully or partially self-funded in excess of the Faculty minimum levels of support.
Students grand-parented under the existing IMSA program cannot be nominated for an IMAE; however, a student previously awarded an IMSA for a previously completed master’s degree can be nominated for an IMAE.
Students will be automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission. Departments and/or Faculty will define their own internal process by which they select recipients based on the eligibility criteria and allocation.

Application Process

Candidates need to take admission at the university in undergraduate and graduate degree program. After taking admission, candidates can access the application on their forms pages.
Applicants need to attach a personal statement which will refer to the application form. All applicants must provide evidence of their English language ability to meets the minimum requirements for admission.
Students will be automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission; hence no separate scholarship application is required.
Departments and/or Faculties will select the students and nominate for the scholarship.
See the official website (link found below) for the application deadlines specific to each Masters degree program.

Important Dates

Deadline:

For Undergraduate: April 15, July 15, November 15

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply