Most scholarships and bursaries are awarded in mid-May once we've received mid-term grades from high schools.
There are two main ways you'll learn whether you've been awarded a scholarship or bursary: the applicant portal and by email.
Where to find what
Automatic entrance scholarships based on your admission average
By mid-May, details of any President's and Merit Scholarships you're receiving will be posted in the Awards and financial aid tab of the applicant portal.
International students
If you're a visa (study permit) student, details of your International Student Entrance Scholarship will be in the Awards and financial aid tab of the applicant portal by mid-May.
Entrance bursaries for Ontario students
If you've applied for and have been awarded an entrance bursary, you’ll receive an email in mid-May with the details.
Scholarships from your program or faculty
If you've been awarded an additional scholarship from your program or faculty, you'll receive an email in mid-May with details of the scholarship.
Related questions
Can you receive multiple scholarships?
Yes. For example, you could receive a President's Scholarship along with a scholarship from your faculty (and/or a bursary if you qualify). Or a Merit Scholarship and an International Student Entrance Scholarship.
Do I need to do anything to accept a scholarship or bursary?
Generally, no. You just need to accept your Offer of Admission and fulfill any conditions associated with the offer.
Who do I contact if I have questions about scholarships or bursaries?
Please contact our Student Awards and Financial Aid team at safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
Tip
Check your spam folder for emails about scholarships or bursaries. Platforms such as gmail sometimes flag email with attachments as spam.