Federal and provincial scholarships support high-caliber graduate students demonstrating strong academic excellence, research ability/potential, and outstanding professional or personal achievements.
Each competition has its own specific eligibility criteria. Prior to applying, you are encouraged to visit each scholarship website to confirm your eligibility. After your review, if you have specific scholarship questions, contact your department graduate co-ordinator. If you are a prospective graduate student and have questions, please connect with the program contact as identified on each graduate program page.
Fall 2024 scholarship events
The major federal and provincial scholarships are highly competitive. We strongly encourage you to attend the scholarship events below to learn more about the application processes, and have your questions answered!
Additional scholarship events will be added below as they are confirmed.
September 9: Creating a Competitive Graduate Scholarship Application Webinar (Recording)
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Checklist for applying - critical steps in the application process
Each scholarship application requires you to follow the steps below. It is important to start the process as soon as possible!
- Confirm your eligibility and read the application instructions.
- Familiarize yourself with the transcript instructions and determine if you need to order transcripts. If you do, order them now.
- Talk to prospective referees about reference letters, provide them with the appropriate deadline and detailed information to assist them with writing an informed assessment.
- Work on your research proposal/program statement.
- Apply for admission to a graduate program at Waterloo, if applicable.
- Complete the application and all components/attachments and submit it by the deadline.
Academic input of your research proposal and/or CV drafts
If you have drafted your proposal and want to have it reviewed by an academic in your area, we encourage you to reach out to:
- Your current/prospective supervisor
- Your department graduate chair/officer
- A faculty member in your area of research as suggested by the graduate chair/officer
Writing and Communication Centre (WCC)
The Writing and Communication Centre (WCC) is a hub of communication and writing practice, support, and research on campus. Students are encouraged to utilize the services offered by the Centre which include one-on-one appointments, workshops, writing cafes, etc.