Fall 2027 funding guarantee
Incoming international research master's students in the Faculty of Environment are guaranteed a funding offer of $22,500 over the course of their program. This amount is provided through a variety of sources, including employment, research opportunities, and awards.
The majority of funding is covered by the supervisor. It is recommended you connect with prospective supervisors to confirm funding is available before applying.
Eligibility
Open to international students (those studying in Canada on a study permit). Must be enrolled in a research master's program full-time (Geography [thesis option], Planning [thesis and MRP option], Social and Ecological Sustainability [thesis option], Sustainability Management [thesis option]). Applicants that submit their application after the deadline are eligible for funding at the unit's discretion.
Funding questions
Questions regarding funding can be directed to:
International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE)
Highly qualified international students within a research master's program may be selected for an International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE). No application is required, candidates are automatically assessed upon applying to a program. More information on the IMAE can be found here. More selection criteria for the IMAE can be found here.
International agreements and sponsorships
Waterloo's collaborative approach to internationalization has been formalized in numerous agreements with institutions in many countries. The full list of sponsorship programs and award programs can be found on the GSPA Future Students site.
Waterloo awards and scholarships
The University of Waterloo has over 100 awards and funding opportunities for students in the Faculty of Environment. Some awards require an application, while others are awarded through Faculty/Department selection. The full database of awards and scholarships can be found on the GSPA webpage.
Notable awards that you may be eligible for are listed on the current graduate student funding webpage.
External funding
External awards are offered by federal and provincial agencies, foundations or private companies. Full details about external funding are available here.
If you are successful in being awarded an eligible scholarship (including the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral [CGRS D] or the Ontario Graduate Scholarship [OGS]), the University of Waterloo will award you the President’s Graduate Scholarship (PGS). Full details on the PGS are available here.