Apply for Project Funding

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GSEF has three different streams of funding student-led projects which depends on the amount of funding requested and specific topic areas. Below are the three different application streams.

To apply, please download and fill in the forms for the appropriate stream. Applications can be sent in MS Word format to Sana Shah at gsef@uwaterloo.ca by the listed deadlines. Please feel free to contact Sana if you have any questions.


Small Project Funding Award

Deadline: 1st of every month.
Please apply before the deadline that is a minimum of 3 weeks before you need the funding (e.g. if you need funding by September 14, please apply by August 1st).

Amount: Up to $600

Examples of Past Projects

Large Project Funding Award

Deadline: February 16, 2024 (visit the application timing guidelines for information on when to submit your application).

Amount: >$600 (visit the see application guidelines for additional instructions)

Examples of Past Projects

Environmental Sustainability Award

Deadline: February 16, 2024 

Amount: No restriction on funding amount - all projects will be considered.

Additional sources of funding: 


Funding Application Tips and Tricks Webinar

Check out this webinar that GSEF and Graduate Student Association held (moderated by the GSPA) in Fall 2020 for tips and tricks for submitting a successful application. Also see the full application instructions for more information.