Minimum funding
All full-time doctoral students in good academic standing are guaranteed a set amount per year. This amount is provided through a variety of sources including Waterloo awards, employment, and external awards. Effective May 1, 2024, the minimum funding for doctoral students in good academic standing is $27,130 per year. More information about minimum funding is listed on the GSPA website.
The majority of funding is covered by the supervisor. You may wish to connect with them to confirm funding is available before applying.
In addition to minimum funding, 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. The amount of funding varies, but most receive $5,140 per term. More information on the IDSA can be found here.
Funding questions
Questions regarding funding can be directed to:
Cynthiya Subramaniam
Administrator, Graduate Studies
519-888-4567 x42784
c3subramaniam@uwaterloo.ca
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 CIHR CGS-D, NSERC CGS-D, and others) Waterloo will award you the President’s Graduate Scholarship (PGS). Full details on the PGS are available here.