Faculty of Environment scholarships
April 1, 2026 is the application deadline for students beginning their studies in Fall 2026. Students must apply before the deadline, even if they have not yet received or accepted an Offer of Admission.
Faculty of Environment Student Engagement Awards
Awards are available to up to 10 incoming Environment students and are valued at $4,000 each. Recipients are selected based on their previous volunteer, leadership, and/or sustainability-related activities in their communities.
The Jean Andrey Environment Leadership Scholarship
One scholarship of $7,500 is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student entering Year One of any program in the Faculty of Environment. Recipients are selected based on academic excellence combined with leadership potential and interest in environmental issues, as evidenced by involvement in extracurricular and/or volunteer activities.
Dean of Environment's Scholarship of Excellence
Five scholarships of $7,500 are available, awarded to students based on academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and commitment to the environment.
Other scholarships available to incoming Environment students
In addition to the Faculty of Environment scholarships, the following scholarships and awards also require an application using the form above.
Only one form submission is required to be considered for all applicable awards. Planning-only awards can be applied for until April 12, 2026.
Paul M. Koch Entrance Scholarship
Planning Class of 1995 Entrance Scholarship *
Steve Plaice Memorial Scholarship *
John Horton Memorial Scholarship *
*for incoming Planning students only.
Full list of scholarships and awards available to future students can be found in the Student Awards & Financial Aid database.
University and faculty entrance scholarships
Every undergraduate student admitted to full-time first-year studies in the Faculty of Environment is automatically considered for the following scholarships provided they are beginning post-secondary studies for the first time in Fall 2026.
No application is required. You must accept your Offer of Admission by the date specified on the offer to remain eligible for these scholarships.
| Early May admission average | University of Waterloo entrance scholarship | Faculty of Environment entrance scholarship | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95% or higher | $2,000 | $4,000* | |
| 90 to 94.9% |
President's Scholarship - $2,000 |
$1,000 | $3,000 |
| 85 to 89.9% |
Merit Entrance Scholarship - $1,000 |
n/a | $1,000 |
Note: These and other scholarships are subject to change.
*Plus a $1,500 International Experience Award and/or a $1,500 Research Award. These awards are available in your upper years if you choose to claim them and if you complete your first year with at least an 80% average.
How you'll be notified
If you qualify, you’ll receive a letter with your Offer of Admission.
- If you receive your scholarship offer before May, you must meet all the conditions specified above. Once we’ve reviewed your marks available in early May, we’ll confirm your University of Waterloo President’s or Merit Scholarship by email.
- If you receive your scholarship offer in May, we will already have reviewed your marks available in early May. You must still meet all other conditions specified above.
In August, you’ll receive an email with instructions about how to use the award to help pay your tuition fees.
Awards for current students
Bursaries
A bursary is similar to scholarships in that you are not required to repay it, but it's awarded primarily on financial need rather than academic achievement.
Find a complete list of scholarships available to students based on a variety of criteria, including enrolment in specific Environment programs, in the entrance awards database.