The University of Waterloo (UW) is pleased to receive applications from excellent Egyptian students who are eligible to receive funding through the Egyptian Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs in Canada (BCAC).
Scholarship Agreement Overview
The purpose of this Agreement is to continue and strengthen the collaborative relationship between the BCAC and UW in support of the education of highly qualified graduate students, and to encourage the application and admission of outstanding Egyptian students to graduate studies at the University of Waterloo.
What does the BCAC cover?
- Domestic tuition and incidental fees.
- University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).
- Full living expenses per BCAC’s established norms for students studying abroad.
- Official scholarship letter provided to UW, confirming funding support.
Eligible Programs
- Doctoral studies for up to 4 (four) years.
- Research master’s studies for up to 2 (two) years.
- Coursework master’s studies (if funded by BCAC).
English for Academic Success (EFAS)
- Not covered under this agreement.
UW Doctoral funding
- Domestic tuition will be assessed for a maximum of four years (twelve UW academic terms from the start of the program.
UW Master’s research funding
- International tuition will be assessed.
- Minimum supervisor funding package of $7,000
- S-MAP research valued at $12,500 per year for a maximum of two years.
- Minimum supervisor funding required to be eligible for additional Sponsored Master’s Award Program – Research.
- This award is intended to offset the international tuition rate, bringing it closer to domestic tuition rates.
Master’s Course-based funding
NOTE: While the agreement permits sponsorship for course-based Master's students, sponsorship for these programs may be less common.
- International tuition will be assessed.
- Eligible students may receive the S-MAP award of $2,000 per academic term, which is applied directly to their student account as a tuition award.
Egyptian Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs in Canada funding information
- Students will be fully funded through BCAC
- BCAC will confirm funding.
- Visit the Egyptian Cultural and Education Bureau in Canada website for more information and assistance.
Applying to Waterloo
- Minimum admission requirements include a Very Good standing overall.
- Certification of English language proficiency (ELP) through one of the accepted examinations is required.
- Prospective graduate students apply online.
- In the Other Information section, under International Agreements, select Egypt: Egyptian Cultural and Education Bureau.
- Some agreements provide a preliminary sponsorship or scholarship letter. If applicable, email a pdf copy to an admissions specialist. Remember to include your full name and your 8-digit (numerical only) Waterloo student ID number.
Important
- The sponsorship documentation must detail the approved program, financial support amount and the number of years the funding has been granted (a minimum of two years for a master’s research program and a minimum of four years for a PhD program).
- Please refer to Arranging your fees with a third-party sponsorship on the Finance website for the information required in the official sponsorship documentation. If there is any change in your funding situation, the University of Waterloo may re-evaluate your Offer of Admission, and reserves the right to withdraw your Offer of Admission or withdraw you from your graduate program.
Contact
For further information contact the Manager, Graduate Admissions, at gradadmissions@uwaterloo.ca.
International admission equivalencies
You should meet or exceed the academic requirements listed for your location to be a strong candidate and to set yourself up for success with Waterloo's graduate studies.
Information for international students
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