Graduate funding and awards database: Faculty of Science
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
An award, valued at $25,000, will be provided annually to a full-time, woman-identifying undergraduate or graduate student engaged in Velocity.
Undergraduate and graduate students participating in the Al & Data Science Challenge Events who win first, second or third-place in the challenge are eligible to receive an award valued between $250 and $1,000.
Alumni Relations recognizes top graduating students for academic achievement, by awarding the Alumni Gold Medal at convocation.
The Amit & Meena Chakma Awards for Exceptional Teaching by a Student were established through a generous gift by Dr. and Mrs. Chakma to recognize and promote teaching excellence of our next generation of educators. The Awards are given in recognition of excellence in teaching of all kinds by registered students and are open to all students who have a formal teaching role (e.g. teaching assistant, laboratory demonstrator, sessional lecturer) at the University of Waterloo or its federated and affiliated university/college. Recipients are to be chosen from among nominees by a Selection Committee of faculty and students. They will present up to four awards each year valued in the range of $1,000 each. Dr. and Mrs. Chakma established these awards to recognize and promote teaching excellence of our next generation of educators.
A prize, with a value of at least $500, will be awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate student registered full-time in any program at the University of Waterloo.
One award, valued at $5,000, will be provided annually to undergraduate or graduate students participating in Concept or Velocity programming at the University of Waterloo.
With the support of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), a Scholar Awards Program in Autism was established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars.
An award valued at $9,000, will be provided annually to a graduate student registered full time in the master's or doctoral program in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science.
The CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards (DDA) recognize Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually. There are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; and one for fine arts, humanities and social sciences. The Awards are granted by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS) and are sponsored by Proquest.
The CGS-MSFSS Program supports high calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences at research institutions abroad.
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has established a fund to assist University of Waterloo students who are approved to participate in a study abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem or the Rothberg International School and who have demonstrated financial need.
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's CIHR Doctoral Research Award webpage.
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's Tri-Agency CGS M web page.
The Canadian Water Resources Association offers scholarships annually available to graduate students whose programs of study focus upon applied, natural, or social science aspects of water resources.
A scholarship, valued at $2,000 will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in any master's or doctoral program at the University of Waterloo. Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs will advise Faculties to identify candidates and select recipients normally in the Winter term based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average in courses completed at the University of Waterloo). A separate award application is not required.
The Certificate in University Teaching (CUT) Award is given annually to a graduate student who shows a strong commitment to their development as a university teacher and demonstrates the highest achievement on completion of the CUT program.
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.
A travel award valued at $500 is provided annually to full-time graduate students registered in the Master’s or Doctoral program in the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science who are presenting a paper or poster at a conference.
An award, valued at $2,000, will be provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the Master’s program in the School of Optometry & Vision Science in the Faculty of Science.
Several awards, valued at $250 each, will be provided to undergraduate and/or graduate students who have successfully completed CROAT 101 or CROAT 102 in the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies.
Travel funds, valued at up to $1,500, are available for undergraduate and/or graduate students registered at the University of Waterloo who participate in a recognized Croatian language or cultural study abroad program, an exchange program, or an approved co-op term in Croatia.
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.
Several awards are provided annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international experience, 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.
Several awards will be provided annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international experience to Israel for the purposes of experiencing and gaining an understanding of Jewish culture, history, politics and religion.
Several awards will be provided annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international experience, 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.
The David Johnston International Experience Awards will pay lasting tribute to David’s unparalleled leadership as president of the University of Waterloo. These awards will celebrate his exemplary service to Canada, and will honour his commitment to promoting a better understanding among peoples of all nations.
These awards, valued at $5,000 - $10,000 each, will be provided annually on the basis of academic excellence to outstanding undergraduate or graduate students who have been living in Israel and are entering Year One in any Faculty.
Funding is available each year to support undergraduate and graduate refugee students who are sponsored by the World University Service of Canada at Waterloo (WUSC) or any other students who are recognized by the Canadian government as being refugees or protected persons.
This award has been established in memory of David Zaharchuk, a doctoral student in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Scholarships have been established in memory of Robert M. and Doreen M. Davis.
Prize for students enrolled in graduate studies in Vision Science at the School of Optometry. It will be awarded to the student(s) presenting the best seminar as part of the Graduate Seminar Milestone as judged by five Optometry faculty members using a predetermined criterion.
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.
One or more awards valued at up to $4,000 each, will be given annually to full-time graduate student(s) enrolled in the Master's/Doctoral Vision Science graduate program within the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) at the School of Optometry, whose research provides basic or clinical information pertaining to contact lenses or a related field. The Desmond Fonn Contact Lens Research Award was established in his honour through the support of family, friends and the contact lens industry to celebrate his illustrious academic and research career while at the UW School of Optometry. This Award recognizes his leadership role as Founding Director, of the Centre for Ocular Research and Education (CORE) and his innovative and collaborative spirit which has helped position the CORE as one of the premier research centres of its kind in the world.
A limited number of awards are available each academic term to support doctoral students who are within the last two terms of program completion (term of award plus one additional term). The intention is to assist highly qualified, full-time doctoral students to complete their thesis writing and defence.
Priority will be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous*
*For the purpose of this award, an Indigenous person is one who is a citizen or member of a First Nations community (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit as defined in the Canadian Constitution Act 1982. To protect the integrity of Indigenous graduate students eligible for specific funding, those identifying as Indigenous must be verified by the Office of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo through the Indigenous verification process.
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).
An award valued at $5,000 will be provided annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program in the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average in their current program/over the last two full time academic years) combined with demonstrated interest and involvement in community service. Interested students should submit an application, found on the School of Pharmacy website, by March 1.
A scholarship valued at $1,500, will be awarded to a master's or doctoral student registered full time in the School of Optometry & Vision Science in the Faculty of Science.
A scholarship valued at approximately $1,000, is awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in the Master's/Doctoral program in the School of Optometry Vision Science graduate program whose research provides basic or clinical information pertaining to the developing visual system in infants and children. The Dr. Emerson Woodruff Graduate Scholarship was established in his memory, through the support of family and friends, to honour this former Professor and Director of the University of Waterloo's School of Optometry for his many contributions to optometric education and the profession. This scholarship recognizes his leadership role in the establishment of the School's Vision Science program and his passion for paediatrics research.
An annual scholarship valued at $2,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student enrolled in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science, working in the area of ecology. Preference will be given to students who do not hold another major award. This fund is made possible by the family and friends of Dr. Noel Hynes, first permanent Chair of the Department of Biology.
This award was established by colleagues and former graduate students of Professor Erwin B. Dumbroff in recognition of his contribution to plant science research and his training of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Interest-free emergency loans are available to full-time graduate students who are experiencing short-term financial difficulty; they are not meant to provide funding for arranging fees in order to become registered.
Three awards are awarded annually based on the students’ participation in a recognized institutional Canadian-organized German language or cultural studies program abroad.These awards are made possible by a donation from Fred and Ruth Stork, and their children Michael and Marion, as loyal friends and supporters of the University of Waterloo, the Kitchener-Waterloo community and the Waterloo Centre for German Studies (WCGS).
An award, valued at $1,500, is available annually for an Indigenous undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any year or Faculty at the University of Waterloo.
Limited funding is available for this bursary program which is intended to support students whose education has been impacted by conflict, war, changing political environments or natural disasters (e.g., a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life).
Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world.
The Governor General's Academic Medals are awarded at four distinct levels: Bronze at the secondary school level; Collegiate Bronze at the post-secondary, diploma level; Silver at the undergraduate level; and Gold at the graduate level.
Several GRADflix awards will be awarded annually to graduate students who presented their research in the GRADflix competition. Selection of the first, second, third and fourth place winners will be made by an adjudication panel. The people’s choice winner will be selected by the audience.
Scholarships, each valued at up to $5,000, will be awarded to Black* or Indigenous+ students registered full-time in any graduate program at the University of Waterloo.
The Graduate Student Contingency Bursary (previously known as the Millennium Graduate Bursary) is available to international students registered full-time in a graduate program at the University of Waterloo who have demonstrated financial need resulting from extenuating circumstances* that have occurred since starting their graduate program.
Limited funding is available for eligible research-based master’s and doctoral students who must go inactive for medical reasons (e.g., physical or mental health).
Limited funding for up to eight months (two terms) is available to eligible students who take a parental leave (includes adoption).
Through a commitment of financial support from the Graduate Student Association (GSA), Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA), awards are available to encourage full-time or part-time graduate students to present their own research (oral, poster, paper) at an academic conference and engage in academic dialogue within their field of study and research.
The scholarship is to be used to support Vision Science graduate students. The award is made annually in the Fall term and is based upon academic excellence and financial need. Selection will be made by the School of Optometry & Vision Science.
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.
The Government of Ontario provides bursary assistance for Indigenous students with financial need, as assessed by the educational institution. The bursary is open to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University of Waterloo in full- or part-time studies in any degree program in any year of study.
An International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA) will be provided automatically to eligible students who are registered full-time in a doctoral program at the University of Waterloo.
Effective May 1, 2019 (spring 2019 admissions cycle), the International Master’s Award of Excellence, valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of five full-time terms within the allowable program time limits (6 terms), will be awarded to eligible international master’s students normally entering a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo.
The awards are made to UW graduate students working on quantum information at the University of Waterloo, based on academic excellence and potential for research as determined by grades, research statements, and reference letters.
These awards are supported by a variety of sources including the Bell Family Fund and Industry Canada.
University of Waterloo graduate students and visiting graduate students in the department of Physics and Astronomy selected for this Award will work under the supervision of a University of Waterloo faculty member at the Perimeter Institute (PI) and will be resident at PI. Students may be nominated by a faculty member at PI who is also a faculty member at the University of Waterloo.
The J. Alan George Student Leadership Award is presented to an entering graduate student, chosen from among students within three terms of first receipt of a Provost Doctoral Entrance Award for Women and based on a record of student leadership.
A scholarship, valued at up to $3,750, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full time in the Department of Biology, who is conducting research in zoology.
Two awards, valued at $5,000 each, will be provided annually to undergraduate or graduate students participating in Concept or Velocity programing at the University of Waterloo.
Two scholarships, valued at up to $5,000 each, will be awarded annually to full-time University of Waterloo graduate students in any University of Waterloo graduate program.
Scholarships valued at up to $15,000, will be awarded annually to full-time graduate student(s) enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program in the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Science.
An Award of at least $1000 will be awarded annually to a full-time or part-time graduate student who has completed their degree requirements from a fully online graduate degree program.
The scholarship, valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student registered in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence to a graduate student who holds an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS), Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST) 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.
One scholarship valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student whose research is in the fields of fluvial geomorphology, river and stream processes, or river and aquatic habitat protection and restoration.
An award, valued at $3000, will be awarded annually to a full-time domestic graduate student who identifies as a woman and who is registered in a research-based Master’s or Doctoral program where women are underrepresented in the Faculty of Science.
The Mackenzie King Scholarships were established as an independent trust under the will of the late Rt. Hon. William Mackenzie King (1874-1950).
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 Marie Curie Graduate Student Award, valued at a maximum of $20,000 per year, is available to gradute students registered full-time in a research-based master's or doctoral program in the Department of Physics and Astonomy, Faculty of Science.
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.
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's Tri-Agency CGS M web page.
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's NSERC Doctoral Scholarships webpage.
One award, valued at $5,000, will be provided annually to undergraduate or graduate students participating in Concept or Velocity programming at the University of Waterloo.
A scholarship, valued at $10,000 will be awarded annually to an Indigenous student registered full time in any graduate program at the University of Waterloo, including affiliated and federated institutions of Waterloo.
The Ministry of Colleges and Universities has allocated funding to eligible postsecondary institutions in support of scholarships for high-achieving students with financial need enrolled in programs related to the video-gaming industry that may lead to a career in the video-gaming or esports fields.
The fellowships, valued at no more than $4,000 per student per term will be awarded annually to full-time University of Waterloo graduate students registered in a degree-granting program in any Faculty.
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. Since 1975, the OGS program has been providing merit-based scholarships to Ontario’s best graduate students in all disciplines of academic study. In 1998, the Ontario government introduced the QEII-GSST, a merit-based scholarship program targeted specifically toward graduate students in science and technology. Both programs are jointly funded by the Ontario government and participating institutions. The government contributes two-thirds of the value of the awards and the university provides the remaining one-third.
Waterloo reserves two OGS awards for Indigenous* applicants each year.
The scholarship valued at $5,000 will be awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student registered in a Master's or Doctoral program
Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, a Scholar Awards Program in Women's Health has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent women's health scholars.
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.
Students accepted into the Perimeter Scholars International Program will be eligible for full financial support of their program.
Bob Harding, Linda Young and the Edper Foundation have established a scholarship fund in the name of Mr. Peter F. Bronfman for graduate students at the University of Waterloo.
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.
The main purpose of this award is to provide any outstanding full-time female doctoral student (Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student) with an entrance scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for one year.
The Provost’s Distinguished Inclusivity Doctoral Entrance Award aims to remove barriers and support the participation of students from equity-deserving groups that have been historically underrepresented. Awards, valued at up to $10,000, will support students entering a doctoral program in any Faculty from one of the following groups: women-identifying students enrolled in programs wherein women are underrepresented, Black, Indigenous students, and students with disabilities.
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.
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 annual award will be given to a graduate student in September of each year; the amount will depend on investment income. The graduate student must be enrolled in the groundwater program in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences. The student must have chosen to pursue a research topic concerning groundwater in a developing country or on the topic of regional hydrogeology in Canada.
This scholarship has been established by Dr. and Mrs. Nagraj Tumkur in memory of their children: Rammohan and Chitralekha, who were killed in the Air-India flight 182 that crashed in June 1985 with no survivors. It will be awarded annually, if a suitable candidate exists, for postgraduate study leading to a Master of Science degree in any field of biology. The recipient will be a MSc candidate in the Department of Biology, University of Waterloo.
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.
One scholarship valued at $20,000, will be awarded to a graduate student who is registered full-time in a Master's or PhD program and who is conducting research in topics aligned with quantum-safe cryptography.
One award valued at $5,000, will be awarded annually to a current or past graduate student who has successfully submitted and defended their thesis.
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.
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (established 1903) international scholarship programme in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Administered by the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, the programme offers 100 fully-funded Scholarships each year for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom - one of the world’s leading universities. Rhodes Scholarships are for young leaders of outstanding intellect and character who are motivated to engage with global challenges, committed to the service of others and show promise of becoming value-driven, principled leaders for the world’s future.
A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered full-time in the School of Optometry and Vision Science in the Faculty of Science.
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 an Ontario Graduate Scholarship or Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science & Technology (QEII-GSST) and has been accepted 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.
The School of Optometry Class of 1948 Graduate Scholarship Endowment is awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo School of Optometry graduate student whose research focuses on areas that will benefit the vision related needs of society in general, with priority given to students who have a special emphasis on the issues that affect those who are without professional optometric care.
School of Pharmacy Annual Graduate Awards recognize and celebrate excellence by School of Pharmacy Master's and/or Doctoral students during one calendar year of study (winter, spring, fall).
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.
At least three awards will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.
The competition is run on a cyclical basis across regions of Canada every 4 years.
A fellowship, valued at up to $30,000, will be awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the doctoral program in the School of Optometry & Vision Science in the Faculty of Science.
Awards will be given annually to students registered full-time at the University of Waterloo who have achieved a minimum overall average of 80% and have documented financial need.
Two awards, valued at $1,000 each, will be awarded annually to full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any program who are employed by the University of Waterloo Library currently or were so in the previous two academic terms (employment: full or part-time casual staff, co-op and work study positions, internships, volunteer roles).
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's Tri-Agency CGS M web page.
For complete award details, including eligibility, selection criteria and award value, please visit Waterloo's SSHRC Doctoral Scholarship webpage.
This scholarship, valued at $500, will be awarded annually to a full-time graduate student in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
A bursary fund established by the Student Life Centre Management Board (formerly Campus Centre Board) is available to graduate and undergraduate students experiencing financial difficulties.
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.
Awarded by The Gunhard A.E. Oravas Educational Fund, The Dr. Gunhard A.E. Oravas Memorial Scholarship is granted to doctoral students at McMaster University and University of Waterloo involved in research in the area of Computational Mechanics of Deformable Solids.
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.
One award, valued at $2,000, will be provided annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any year of any program at the University of Waterloo. Selection will be based on academic achievement (minimum 70% cumulative average) combined with contributions to Jewish culture and community through extracurricular or volunteer activities on campus and/or in other communities.
Each year, nominees for the Alumni Gold Medal who are considered, but who are not selected to receive a medal will be awarded the designation as a “University Finalist for the Alumni Gold Medal.”
Each year, nominees for the Governor General's Gold Medal who are considered, but who are not selected to receive a medal will be awarded the designation as a “University Finalist for the Governor General's Gold Medal.”
The University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, normally valued at $1,000 per term for up to three terms, is awarded to graduate students registered full-time in a Master's or Doctoral program at the University of Waterloo.
Waterloo is pleased to provide the President's Graduate Scholarship (PGS) to outstanding graduate students who hold certain major federally and provincially-funded competition-based scholarships.
The University of Waterloo Retirees' Association has established this award fund to assist students who have proven financial need.
The Senate Graduate Scholarship program provides funds to match scholarship designated contributions made by faculty, staff, and retirees to graduate programs at the University of Waterloo.
This fund was established by University of Waterloo staff and faculty to enrich UWaterloo's scholarship program, recognize academic excellence and provide opportunities for children of UWaterloo faculty and staff.
This scholarship will be used to enhance external scholarships like Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS),and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC).
Scholarship(s) will be awarded on a rotating basis in the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Mathematics, the Cheriton School of Computer Science, and university-wide.
A University of Waterloo Graduate Studies Fund has been established in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) to (i) administer contributions received under the Senate Graduate Scholarships program and designated to graduate studies, (ii) to serve as a general account for funds donated for graduate studies without specific administrative requirements and (iii) to create a graduate scholarship fund to honour the memory of people associated with the university, i.e., alumni, faculty, friends, retirees, and staff.
Several awards, valued at up to $2,500 each, are available annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who participate in an international experience, 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.
Scholarship(s) are presented annually to outstanding graduate student(s) on a rotating basis through the faculties.
Several awards, valued at $500 - $1,000 each, are provided annually to full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a degree program at the University of Waterloo who are affiliated with the UW Staff Association (UWSA) as a member or as the child, spouse, grandchild, or dependent of a current UWSA member.
The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS) program was created to attract and retain world-class doctoral students and to establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.
The Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence supports the recruitment of top students to AI-related master's programs in Ontario.
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 W.S. Rickert Graduate Fellowship in Science is valued at a minimum of $20,000.
Numerous awards are granted annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Year Two of their program of study who are in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need. These awards are made possible by a generous gift from the late Walter Metzger.
Waterloo AI Institute Graduate Scholarships, valued at $5,000, will be awarded each year to graduate students registered full-time who are conducting research under supervisors affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence Institute at the University of Waterloo.
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.
An award valued at $1,000 is given annually to a graduate student in the first year of their Master’s or Doctoral program in the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science. The award recipient must have demonstrated research ability, scholastic aptitude, and an interest in pursuing microbiology or related field under the supervision of a Waterloo Biology Faculty member.