Entrance scholarships are for students starting full-time first-year degree studies and who will in September 2019 be beginning post-secondary studies for the first time.
Scholarships and bursaries are awarded starting in early May once we receive updated marks from high schools.
Available to all students (no application required)
| Value | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship of Distinction |
$2,000 Entrance Scholarship; $1,500 International Experience Award* or; $1,500 Research Award*, or both |
Early May admission average of 95%+ Available to students admitted to full-time first-year degree studies at Waterloo and who are beginning post-secondary studies for the first time in September. Visit the President's Scholarship web page for details. *Note: The International Experience Award and/or Research Award 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. |
| President’s Scholarship | $2,000 Entrance Scholarship |
Early May admission average of 90% to 94.9% Available to students admitted to full-time first-year degree studies at Waterloo and who are beginning post-secondary studies for the first time in September. Visit the President's Scholarship web page for details. |
| Merit Scholarship | $1,000 Entrance Scholarship |
Early May admission average of 85% to 89.9% Available to students admitted to full-time first-year degree studies at Waterloo and who are beginning post-secondary studies for the first time in September. Visit the President's Scholarship web page for details. |
| Entrance scholarships sponsored by alumni and donors | Several at $1,000 - $5,000 |
Academic performance |
| International Student Entrance Scholarships | Several at $10,000 each |
Available to international students admitted to first year of a full-time undergraduate degree program Academic performance (minimum 90% admission average) Results of Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (Mathematics and Computer Science applicants only) Results of Accounting and Financial Management Admissions Assignment (Accounting and Financial Management applicants only) |
An application is required for the following scholarships
| Value | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Schulich Leader Scholarship |
1-2 scholarships of $80,000 over 8 academic terms for a student in science, technology, or math. 1-2 scholarships of $100,000 over 8 academic terms for a student in Engineering. |
Available to students applying to programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. Visit the Schulich Leader Scholarship website for details or speak to your high school administration to learn how you can become the nominee for your school. The high school nomination deadline is January 30. |
| Canadian veterans education benefit | Up to $80,000 | For veterans of Canada's armed forces. Details available on the Veterans Affairs Canada website. |
View all scholarships for first-year students
To search our full list of scholarships for new students, visit our entrance awards website.
