Sameer Ahuja Perseverance Award

Award type: 
Financial need awards/bursaries
Award description: 

This award has been established by family members in honour of Sameer Ahuja (1980-2004) to recognize and provide financial assistance to students who are persevering to obtain a degree while facing the challenges of a life threatening illness and/or a physical disability. Sameer was an exceptional young man who was determined to persevere with his studies despite a life threatening illness which created numerous physical challenges for him. He was a true champion for equal access opportunities. Sameer will always be remembered for his courage, determination, positive attitude, and the ability to keep his humor alive during the most difficult time of his life. Interested undergraduate students in any Faculty who have obtained a minimum overall average of 65% while facing the challenges of a life threatening illness and/or a physical disability, and who have a demonstrated financial need, are invited to submit an application. Awards vary in value.

Value description: 

up to $2,000

Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • minimum average of 65%
  • financial need
  • demonstrated commitment to his/her studies while facing the challenges of a life threatening illness and/or physical disability
Level: 
Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Fall
Application details:
  • COMPLETE A BURSARY APPLICATION & PROVIDE A STATEMENT
    • Complete the bursary application in your Quest account.
      • Select the Financial Aid tile and open the bursary application link.
      • Include the name of this award as well as a statement describing your eligibility in the section called “Specific Named Bursary”.
      • You'll also be considered for other more general bursary funding.
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall