Welcome to the Graduate Studies Endowment Fund

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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."

Graphic of a clipboard.230+Student-lead Projects Fundedby GSEF since 2008
Plane logo.1.7M $in Conference Assistanceship Awardsby GSEF since 2001
Icon of hand holding dollar symbol.50,000$contributed to the Medical Leave Awardby GSEF in 2021
  1. Feb. 5, 2024Apply to be the next GSEF Coordinator!

    GSEF is looking to hire a new Coordinator to lead Project Review Committee and Board meetings, develop new initiatives to address graduate student needs, and carry out the day-to-day affairs of GSEF. Please see the Coordinator Job Description for more details.

    Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and CV to the Coordinator (Sana Shah) at gsef@uwaterloo.ca, by March 1st 2024.

  2. Oct. 16, 2023Become 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!

  3. Apr. 17, 2023Spring 2023 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 (May - August)

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  1. Apr. 12, 2022Winter 2022 Overview
    winter 2022 gsef 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!

  2. Jan. 24, 2022Project Spotlight: Biology Zero Waste
    Reusable utensils

    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.

  3. Nov. 29, 2021Fall 2021 Overview
    learn more about gsef and upcoming opportunities

    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!

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