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."

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024

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

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.

  • Vice-coordinator for student engagement: Propose new initiatives to the board that will improve the social and/or academic experience of grad students.
  • 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. Two positions are available.

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