$1.3M in scholarships for international students in Science

A student in the Chemistry program performing a titration in a lab at the University of Waterloo

International students are important part of life in the Faculty of Science. To recognize your achievements and support your learning at Waterloo, we're pleased to provide up to $1.3 million in scholarships.

Value

  • 10 scholarships – $80,000 total (renewable, $20,000/year for four years)
  • 5 scholarships – $25,000 each

Criteria

To be eligible, you must be an international fee-paying (visa) student who has applied for admission to an undergraduate program in Waterloo's Faculty of Science (excluding the Waterloo Medical Sciences/SGU Doctor of Medicine pathway). Scholarships will be awarded based on academic achievement, the impact a scholarship will have on your studies, and what motivates you to become a scientist.

Scholarships are awarded only after a student has received an offer of admission to a Faculty of Science program.

The renewable scholarships are dependent on maintaining an 80% overall cumulative average each term.

Tips

Want to increase your likelihood of earning a scholarship? Read the four tips for international students applying for scholarships article on the Faculty of Science website.

Application deadline

February 13, 2026

Submit your application

This number is available at the top of your status page in the Waterloo applicant portal. If you do not have a Waterloo applicant number, you are not eligible for these scholarships.
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