Graduate funding and awards database: Mathematics
ACM established the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award program to recognize and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in computer science and engineering.
An award of $4,200 will be awarded annually to a part-time graduate student enrolled in the Master of Mathematics for Teachers program through the Centre of Education in Mathematics & Computing (CEMC) in the Faculty of Mathematics.
A scholarship valued at a minimum of $1,200 will be provided annually to female graduate students registered full time in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Mathematics based on demonstrated academic excellence (normally 80% cumulative average in their current program). Preference will be given to students in Computer Science. This fund is made possible by David Ash, BMath ‘87 to support a future female generation of excellence in graduate studies and research.
The Department of Applied Mathematics has established a number of Cathleen Morawetz Graduate Entrance scholarships (in honour of the renowned Canadian applied mathematician) to be awarded to exceptional graduate applicants.
One scholarship, valued at $10,000, will be provided annually to a female PhD student registered full-time in the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
A scholarship will be awarded annually to a full-time female graduate student enrolled in a Master’s or Doctoral program in the Faculty of Mathematics on the basis of academic excellence in their studies and/or research. The value of the award will be determined by the income generated by the fund each year, however, the goal is to provide at least one award valued at $3,000 annually.
The award will be made annually to a new entrant of the full-time MMath or PhD program in Statistics or Actuarial Science.
The David R. Cheriton Graduate Scholarships are valued at between $10,000 and $20,000 and will be awarded annually to 40 to 75 full-time University of Waterloo graduate students in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science on the basis of scholastic excellence, evidence of research potential, as indicated by publications, letters of reference, and a demonstrated interest in research that addresses problems associated with designing and implementing efficient and reliable computing systems, along with their effective integration.
The Dean of Mathematics Excellence Scholarship, valued at $8,000 across two academic terms, will be awarded to graduate students registered fullitime in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
A scholarship valued at $2,500, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in the Faculty of Mathematics or the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo with a demonstrated area of interest in computational rhetoric, computational analysis and/or generation of rhetoric and persuasive text.
A scholarship, valued at up to $10,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in the doctoral program of the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics. If a suitable candidate cannot be found, two awards at $5,000 each may be awarded to students registered full time in the master’s program. Selection will be based on the student’s performance in the program;
Awards valued at up to $5,000 will be provided annually to graduate students who are currently registered full time (or who were last registered within the last two academic terms) in the Faculty of Mathematics.
The goal will be to provide one scholarship valued at $7,500 or two scholarships each valued at $3,750 annually to full-time graduate students entering graduate studies in the Computational Mathematics Graduate Program in the Faculty of Mathematics. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Fong Education Foundation Limited. Mr. Eddie Fong (BMath ’80) has enjoyed an extremely successful career and is pleased to support his alma mater.
This award has been established by family and friends in honour of Frederick W. Bent (October 30, 1968 - September 29, 2003) to provide assistance to students enrolled in the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science programs. Fred graduated with honours in 1994, with a Master's in Mathematics, Computer Science. He went on to become a successful executive for a local firm before his untimely death. He will always be remembered for his quick and dry wit, his sense of honour, his kindness and selfless generosity.
Scholarships, valued at $12,000 per year for a maximum of two years, will be awarded annually to students who will be registered full time in the doctoral program in the School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
The Graduate Excellence Award in Computer Science, valued at $5,000 per year, will be awarded to doctoral students registered full time in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo.
An award valued at $2,000, will be provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in any year of a master's or doctoral program at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 70% cumulative average in their current program) combined with involvement in cultural extracurricular activities and contributions to the Iraqi community as determined via their application.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology Momentum Fellowships, valued at $30,000 per year, are available annually for doctoral students registered full time in the Faculty of Engineering.
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. David Johnston was President at the University of Waterloo from 1999 to 2010.
These awards are supported by a variety of sources including the Bell Family Fund and Industry Canada.
A scholarship, with a value of at least $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time doctoral student who is or will be registered in the Biostatistics program in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAS) in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection will be based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent) and research potential.
A scholarship valued at $10,000, will be awarded annually to an international graduate student registered full time in any year of the master's or doctoral program of the Data Systems Group in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
The scholarship, valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student registered in any unit of the Faculty of Mathematics. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student on the basis of scholastic excellence who holds an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or another major external scholarship that requires a matching or enhancement component. If the match or enhancement becomes unavailable or a suitable recipient cannot be found, the funds will be paid out as a regular graduate scholarship. This scholarship has been established by Waterloo graduate Dr. Joseph Liu, MMath 1972, PhD Computer Science, 1976. Dr. Liu was a professor of Computer Science at York University, his two sons graduated from Waterloo in Software Engineering and Systems Design Engineering and he has a strong commitment to graduate education and to the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
Up to two scholarships valued at $5,000 each are awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in Year One of the Master's (thesis option) or Doctoral program in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics on the basis of academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average).
A scholarship, with a value of at least $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time doctoral student who is or will be registered in the Statistics program in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAS) in the Faculty of Mathematics. Selection will be based on academic excellence (minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent) and research potential.
An award valued at $1,500, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in the first year of the Master of Actuarial Science program in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Scholarships valued at $17,500 per year will be awarded to graduate students registered full time in the Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (MDSAI) program in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
Up to five scholarships will be awarded annually to students entering into the Master of Mathematics for Teachers (MMT) program at the University of Waterloo. Each scholarship is valued at a maximum of $15,000.
The main purpose of this award is to provide any outstanding full-time female doctoral student (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or student on a study permit) an entrance scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for one year.
The Mathematics Doctoral Prizes valued at $1500, $1000 and $500 are given annually to recognize the achievement of graduating doctoral students in the Faculty of Mathematics.
The Mathematics Graduate Enhancement Scholarship will be provided automatically to recipients of an Ontario Trillium Scholarship who are registered full time in their doctoral program in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
Two scholarships valued at $10,000, will be awarded annually to full-time female graduate students enrolled in a master’s program in the Faculty of Mathematics.
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.
One or more awards, valued at up to $5,000 each, will be provided each term to full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a Computer Science program and undertaking a one-term or two-term CS Capstone team project or a one-term eCapstone team project.
Two scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, will be provided annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in the master's program in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
The Peggy and Tom Mulligan Scholarship will be awarded alternate years to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science who holds an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or a Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST). The first scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student in Civil Engineering and therefore in the second year to a graduate student in Computer Science. The recipient is chosen by the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, Faculty of Engineering or Mathematics depending on the year. There is one award valued at $15,000 ($5,000 from the endowment and $10,000 from government matching funds).
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.
A scholarship valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student registered in the Master’s or Doctoral program in the Department of Applied Mathematics in the Faculty of Mathematics who is conducting research in Mathematical Oncology.
A scholarship, valued at $3,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in any research-based master’s or doctoral program at the University of Waterloo.
Pure Math Doctoral Thesis Completion Awards are available each academic term to support doctoral students registered full-time who are within term limits of their program and who are within the last two terms of program completion.
Pure Math Graduate Entrance Scholarships are available to students applying for admission and admitted to a master’s (MMath) or doctoral program in the Department of Pure Mathematics at the University of Waterloo.
The QNX Graduate Scholarships were created by Mr. Dan Dodge, founder of QNX Software Systems to create opportunities for graduate students similar to those he received as an undergraduate and graduate student at the University of Waterloo.
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.
Two scholarships valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to full-time students pursuing graduate studies in the Faculty of Mathematics.
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.
Entrance scholarships, valued at $5,000 for Master’s students and $10,000 for Doctoral students, will be awarded annually to full-time graduate students registered in the Collaborative Water program.
One Award, valued at up to $4,500, will be provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Dr. David R. Cheriton established this research scholarship for a graduate student in the Faculty of Mathematics, School of Computer Science with preference given to students with concentration in the broad areas of computer systems and/or computer networking. The student will hold an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS). The final selection will be made by the Director of Graduate Studies in the School of Computer Science. This scholarship is open to Canadian and/or permanent residents.
Scholarships valued at up to $10,000, will be provided annually to full-time graduate students registered in their first year of the doctoral program in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Mathematics.
A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in any thesis-based master's or doctoral program in any branch in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Two scholarships valued at up to $10,000 each, will be awarded annually to incoming or current graduate students who will be or who are registered full time in the Master of Mathematics in Data Science or Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence program in the Faculty of Mathematics.
Two scholarships, each valued at a maximum of $5,000, will be awarded annually to Black students entering into the Master of Mathematics for Teachers (MMT) program at the University of Waterloo.
This scholarship has been established by a gift of Joyce Sinclair (B.Math. 1976, C&O) and Bill Sinclair (B.Sc. 1976, Physics). Scholarships are awarded annually, if suitable candidates exist, to full-time graduate students in Combinatorics and Optimization who have demonstrated excellence in academic and/or research work. Values of the scholarships and recipients will be determined annually by the Chair of the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization in consultation with the departmental graduate committee. The terms of this award may be redefined should the department determine a need to do so.
This award is named after Professor D.A. Sprott, the founding Chair of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, and is made annually to a registered full-time student who has been recognized by the Department as having shown particular promise in research in the PhD program prior to the final approval of their thesis. The selection will be made by the Awards subcommittee of the Statistics and Actuarial Science Graduate Committee. The Graduate Committee can decide not to award the Sprott Scholarship in any year. The Department can agree to change the terms of the award at any time.
Awards, valued at a minimum of $1000, will be awarded to research-based master's students and doctoral students who show successful academic progress each term.
The statistics and Actuarial Science Graduate Award fund has been established to (i) receive contributions received under the Senate Graduate Scholarships program and designated to the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, (ii) to serve as a general account for different awards set up by the department of Statistics and Actuarial Science.
An award, valued at $5,000 is awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Mathematics who are in good academic standing. When available and appropriate, this scholarship will now be given in conjunction with external awards that require a matching or enhancement component; such as the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and Queen Elizabeth II-Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST). Preference will be given to student specializing in mathematical analysis and who hold an OGS or QEII-GSST; however, if the match becomes unavailable or a suitable recipient cannot be found, the funds will be paid out as a regular graduate scholarship. This fund is made possible by donations from family and friends of Susan and Janos Aczel in loving memory of Susan, and in honour of Waterloo distinguished professor emeritus Janos Azcel (Pure Math) who was employed at the University of Waterloo between 1965 and 1993. This scholarship is an expression of the gratitude Susan and Janos Aczel felt for the scholarship support they received as a young married student couple.
This scholarship will be used to enhance external scholarships like Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS),and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
The award will be given to a student registered full-time who is beginning in the MMath Biostatistics program.
Fellowships valued at $37,500 per year for a maximum of two years, will be awarded annually to graduate students registered full time in their second or third year of their doctoral program in the School of Computer Science.
This scholarship has been established in honour of Professor William Tutte (1917-2002), OC, FRS, FRSC, in recognition of his fundamental contributions to mathematics.
Women in Mathematics Mentorship Awards, valued at $1,000, are provided to graduate students registered in the Faculty of Mathematics who lead an interesting reading or research project on a topic relevant in mathematics.