Tikkun Olam Award

Award type:
Scholarships

Award description:
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. As part of their application, students must include an essay/statement of 250-1,000 words to describe these contributions. Interested students should submit an application by November 15. This award has been established by Maryam Latifpoor-Keparoutis, along with family and friends, to inspire, encourage and support students at the University of Waterloo.

Value:
$2,000

Level:
Masters, Doctoral

Program:
Open to any program

Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student

Eligibility & selection criteria:

  • Full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any year of any program at the University of Waterloo.
  • Selection to 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. Students must include an essay/statement of 250-1,000 words to describe these contributions.
  • Students are eligible to receive this award multiple times.
  • Interested students should submit an application by November 15.
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid will be responsible for administering the application and selection process or both undergraduate and graduate candidates.
  • Selections will normally be made each Fall.

Term:
Fall

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