We'll automatically consider you for most of our scholarships, including our President’s and Merit scholarships. However, there are some scholarships which require an application, including some of the ones listed below.
| Scholarship | Programs or eligibility | Value | Application required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Student Entrance Scholarship | All programs | 20 scholarships valued at $10,000 each | No |
| Faculty of Engineering International Student Entrance Scholarships | All Engineering programs except Architecture | Up to 20 valued at $10,000 each | No |
| Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships | Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 10 valued at $12,000 to $40,000 | Yes |
| Faculty of Mathematics International Awards: India | Most programs in the Faculty of Mathematics | Up to 15 valued at $20,000 to $40,000 | Yes |
| Faculty of Science International Student scholarships | Most programs in the Faculty of Science | 15 scholarships of $25,000 to $80,000 | Yes |
| Scholarships for Black students | For students of African, African American, Afro-Latine, Black Canadian, Caribbean, or other African descent. The application deadline is April 15. | $1,200 to $40,000 | Yes |
Additional scholarships
View all scholarships or select your faculty (Arts, Engineering, Environment, Health, Math, or Science) or your program of interest.
Not sure which faculty offers your program of interest? View programs listed by faculty.
If you're in a co-op program, you can earn between
$9,600 and $22,500
per four-month co-op work term in Canada.
And most students have five or six co-op work terms. Learn more about co-op programs at Waterloo.
With hundreds of part-time jobs on campus, you can
earn up to $2,000
in each four-month school term through Waterloo's international work-study program.
Get tips on paying for your education.
Support throughout your degree
- Bursaries of up to $2,000 are awarded based on financial need and are available to full-time international students after first year.
- There are hundreds of additional scholarships available once you're a Waterloo student.