2025 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, 2025 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, a $5,000 scholarship (split in Terms 1 and 2) will be awarded annually to two exceptional graduate student. The successful applicants 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, 2025 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.
CAIVAN Future Cities graduate scholarship
Funded by CAIVAN, this $5,000 scholarship (split in Terms 1, 2 and 3) will be awarded annually to eight exceptional graduate students. The successful applicants must have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and focus on cities. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership and community engagement, to be assessed through the student's application for admission to the graduate program. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate leadership and community engagement, to be assessed through the student's application for admission to the graduate program. Full scholarship criteria can be seen on the GSPA website.
Eligibility: Must have a completed application by February 1, 2025 and be pursuing a full-time or part-time admission to a master's program in the Faculty of Environment.