The Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) at the University of Waterloo was created by a graduate student referendum in 2001-2002 for the purpose of "funding an on-going commitment to enhance the learning, research, and overall experience of graduate students at the University."
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Become the Next GSEF Treasurer!
Apply to be the Next GSEF Treasurer!
Do you have experience overseeing finances to inform internal decision-making processes and would like to support the graduate student experience at the University of Waterloo? If so, apply to be the next Treasurer!
GSEF Recruiting for Various Roles
GSEF is looking to hire various roles on campus. If interested in applying, please email your cover letter and resume to gsef@uwaterloo.ca with the position you are applying for in the subject line.
- Board of Directors - Engineering: Join the Board of Directors to review and approve recommendations of funding from the Project Review Committee.
- Faculty of Environment representative: Join the Project Review Committee and offer your unique perspectives and experiences by helping to review student-led project applications and make funding recommendations.
- Faculty of Math Representative: Join the Project Review Committee and offer your unique perspectives and experiences by helping to review student-led project applications and make funding recommendations.
- Faculty of Engineering Representative: Join the Project Review Committee and offer your unique perspectives and experiences by helping to review student-led project applications and make funding recommendations.
Fall 2024 Funding Opportunities
Have an idea to enhance the academic or social experience for graduate students at UWaterloo? Submit an application for GSEF funding today! We have three funding streams available:
| Award Type | Requested Funding Amount | Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Small Project |
Up to and including $600 |
1st of each month (September - December) |
| Large Project | Exceeding $600 |
October 11 |
| Environmental Sustainability Award | Any amount |
October 11 |
Blog
Winter 2022 Overview
Written with support from Najeebuddin Mohammed
Over the Winter 2022 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. The move to in-person learning in February provided a much-needed boost to student-led activities, which GSEF was happy to support. Continue reading to check out what we were up to over the last few months!
Project Spotlight: Biology Zero Waste
Written with support from Najeebuddin Mohammed
To address climate change and encourage environmental sustainability, the University of Waterloo has strengthened its sustainability strategy and has developed an action plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Fall 2021 Overview
Over the Fall 2021 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. Continue reading to check out what we were up to over the last few months!