Fall 2027 funding guarantee
The University maintains a minimum level of funding for full-time PhD students who are within their program time limits and in good academic standing. This amount is provided through a variety of sources, including employment, research opportunities, and awards.
Effective May 1, 2026, the minimum funding is $29,145 per year. Additional information about minimum funding is available on the GSPA website.
In some cases, research supervisors will provide additional funding.
Eligability
Open to Canadian citizens (living in or outside of Canada) or Permanent Residents of Canada who have a completed application by February 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are eligible for funding at the unit's discretion. Must be enrolled in a doctoral program full-time (Geography, Planning, Social and Ecological Sustainability, Sustainability Management).
Funding questions
Questions regarding funding can be directed to:
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.