Award type:
Scholarships
Award description:
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. Selection is based on academic excellence (80% cumulative average) in their current program combined with demonstrations of leadership and contributions to humanitarian efforts. Interested students should submit an application by October 1 to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs. This scholarship is made possible by donations from friends and family of Professor Sofyan Taya, a dedicated researcher, teacher, father and friend taken far too soon.
Value:
$3,000
Value description:
One Award valued at $3,000 annually. The period of this defined term award will be from 2024 until the funds are exhausted. The first selection will be made in Fall 2024. The last award may be more or less than $3,000 as funds allow.
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- full-time graduate students registered in a research-based master's or doctoral program at the University of Waterloo
- selection to be based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average) combined with demonstrations of leadership and contributions to humanitarian efforts
- application is required by October 1 and must be submitted to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs
- Waterloo will select recipients normally each fall
Level:
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Arts, Engineering, Environment, Health, Mathematics, Science
Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
application is required by October 1; the application can be found on our website.
Contact person:
- For further information about this award please contact the Associate Director, Graduate Financial Aid & Awards