Graduate funding and awards database: Program: Science: Chemistry
The prize, administered by Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2), was established in 1984. It is awarded annually to any graduate student who presents his/her MSc or PhD Seminar in the previous academic year. The seminar prize is presented to two students on each campus each year. The nomination by the supervisory committee at the time of seminar presentation is to be based on the assessment of the supervisory committee and of the member of the MSc/PhD class attending that seminar.
The Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2) provides a $100 First Prize and a $50 Second Prize for posters presented by current (GWC2) MSc or PhD students at the (GWC2) Annual General Meeting. The decision to give out the prizes is dependent on the availability of funds. The monetary prize will be determined by a selection committee as designated by the (GWC2) Director and will be based on the candidates' poster presentation of their research. These prizes are open to all students who present posters during the (GWC2) Annual General Meeting
All graduate students registered in the Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2) during the year of nomination, whose research is in the field of chemical instrumentation.
The scholarship is administered by the Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2) and is awarded annually on a competitive basis.
This scholarship, administered by Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry (GWC2), is in memory of the late Professor David A. Holden and was established from funds donated by Professor Holden's friends, family and colleagues.
A scholarship valued at $1,000, will be awarded annually to graduate students registered full-time in the Master’s/Doctoral program in the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science.
An award valued at up to $2,000 is awarded annually to full-time graduate students completing their graduate degree in the department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science on the basis of demonstrated excellence. This fund is made possible by a donation from Hilda Buckingham Irish, sister-in-law to the late Don E. Irish (former chair of the department of Chemistry).
The awards are given to University of Waterloo graduate students working on quantum information at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), based on exceptional achievement in research.
This award was created to celebrate David Johnston’s pivotal contributions to Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at University of Waterloo, his passion for leadership and his enthusiasm for continuous learning, innovation and achievement.
These awards are supported by a variety of sources including the Bell Family Fund and Industry Canada.
An award, valued at $7,500 will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Science who is conducting research that overlaps in the area of life sciences or biology with preference to those whose research is interdisciplinary.
The scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student registered in the Faculty of Science engaged in research involving porous media and/or medical applications of Nuclear Magnetic Research (NMR) or MRI. Students studying in the area of biophysics may also be considered. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence. Students must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. This scholarship has been established by Sandra Burt in commemoration of the many contributions that Mik Pintar (Professor of Physics, 1967-2002) made to Nuclear Magnetic Research, and to the teaching and training of students at the University of Waterloo.
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and the University of Waterloo are pleased to announce annual Mike and Ophelia Lazaridis Fellowships to be awarded to international graduate students based on their outstanding promise for excellence of research in Quantum Information Science.
An award valued at $2,000, will be provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in a Doctoral program in the Faculty of Science on the basis of academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) and an interest in advanced areas of multidisciplinary research with the potential to shape future technology.
Scholarship(s) valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo mature graduate student in the Faculty of Science on the basis of scholastic excellence and financial need.
The value of the annual award is determined by the endowment interest each year. The goal is to provide scholarship(s) with a value of $5,000. The value and/or number of scholarships may change as funds permit. The university will make every effort to match this award with government programs. For instance, when matched 2:1 by the Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS), the total value of the scholarship is $15K. It could also be used as a top-up for the NSERC scholarships. If this is not feasible, the scholarships will be valued and awarded at $5,000 each.
Perimeter Institute (Pl) Residency Graduate Scholarships are available to PhD students registered full time at the University of Waterloo for up to a maximum of four years.
An award, valued at up to $1,000 is awarded annually to a full-time graduate student currently registered in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry (GWC)2, which a research focus in the field of biochemistry.
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and the Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs encourage excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities in Ontario.
This scholarship, administered by the Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2), is in memory of the late Prof. R.G. Goel and was established by friends and colleagues and the Hindu Cultural Society.
The scholarship, administered by the Guelph/Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry (GWC2), is in memory of the late Professor R.H.F. Manske and was established in 1983. It is awarded annually on a competitive basis and is open to all graduate students registered in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre. Candidates will be considered on the basis of overall abilities, including both research and course work. Nominations will be solicited from Centre faculty and the graduate officers by November 15 of each year. The scholarship will be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet of the Centre.
One scholarship, valued at up to $7,500, is awarded annually to a new female graduate student entering the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) in the Fall or Winter term.
A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full-time in a research-based master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering, Math or Science who are part of the Quantum Information program.
The Schneider Foods Graduate Scholarship will be presented to a full-time graduate student who has been awarded into the Graduate program in Engineering, Environment or Science. The scholarship recipient must be pursuing a graduate degree with a concentration in water resources and treatment. Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs will review the list of eligible candidates and will make the final decision regarding the recipient of the scholarship. Students must hold an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or a Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST).
The goal of this award is to support graduate students, registered full-time in a Doctoral program in the Faculty of Science.
Awards, valued at a minimum of $3,375 per year, are available to support eligible graduate students registered full time in a research-based master’s or doctoral program in the Faculty of Science.
The purpose of this award is to support graduate students in the Faculty of Science, in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences, and the Schools of Optometry and Vision Science, and Pharmacy, who are engaged in research-based programs.
The TD Bank Graduate Scholarships in the Environment are awarded annually to full-time University of Waterloo graduate students who hold an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or a Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST) and are enrolled in the faculties of Engineering, Environment or Science and in an area of study with a strong environmental focus.
Recipients are chosen by each Faculty’s Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. There are six awards valued at $5,000 each, two awards per faculty. Open to Canadian citizens and/or permanent residents.
This scholarship will be awarded annually to graduate students registered full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Science who are conducting research in the area of polymer science and engineering.
This scholarship will be used to enhance external scholarships like Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS),and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
This medal was created to honour Professor W.B. Pearson in recognition of his contribution to the University of Waterloo and to Canada as a research scientist and teacher. One medal will normally be awarded annually to a Doctoral student from each department in the Faculty of Science at the discretion of the department concerned in recognition of creative research as presented in the student's thesis.
The WIN-Velocity Scholarship, with a value equivalent to a Graduate Research Studentship (GRS) for two years, has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) to support domestic research-based master’s students, who will be registered full-time in their first year of graduate studies, in the Faculty of Engineering and/or Faculty of Science.