2024 Funding Packages
Exceptional students in full-time, non-thesis or professional masters programs starting their studies in 2024 are eligible for the following funding packages. This includes both domestic and international students.
Academic Average of 85%+
- Entrance award: $4,000 (split in Terms 1 and 2)
Academic Average between 80% and 84.5%
- Entrance award: $2,000 (Rewarded in Term 1)
Funding questions
Questions regarding funding can be directed to:
Cynthiya Subramaniam
Administrator, Graduate Studies
519-888-4567 x42784
c3subramaniam@uwaterloo.ca
Eligibility: Must have a completed application by February 1, 2024 and be pursuing a non-thesis or professional masters full-time (Climate Change, Geography [MRP option], Economic Development and Innovation, Development Practice, Social and Ecological Sustainability [MRP option]). Academic average is calculated from your last two years of full-time study. Students awarded the $4,000 entrance scholarship must maintain a 78% average in the fall term to receive $2,000 in the winter term.
KEEN Graduate Entrance Scholarship
Funded by KEEN Footwear, this $5,000 scholarship (split in Terms 1 and 2) will be awarded annually to one exceptional graduate student. The successful applicant must have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and preference will be given to a student who demonstrates leadership and community engagement. Eligibility is assessed through the student's admission application. Full scholarships criteria can be seen on the GSPA website.
Eligibility: Must apply before February 1, 2023 and pursuing Economic Development and Innovation, Development Practice, or Climate Change full-time. Academic average is calculated from your last two years of full-time study.