A new entrance scholarship has been established to support incoming students in the Management Engineering program and to recognize the lasting contributions of a founding faculty member.
The Shoukry Saleh Memorial Scholarship for Management Engineering recognizes academic excellence and reflects the lasting impact of Professor Shoukry Saleh, a founding member and former department chair of what is now the Department of Management Science and Engineering.
The scholarship, valued at up to $10,500 annually, was created through a gift from Saleh’s daughter Krista Saleh (BSc ’92) and her husband Elias Mulamoottil (BA ’92), both Waterloo alumni. It was awarded for the first time to Noah Bradwin, a first-year Management Engineering student from Guelph.
“The Department of Management Science and Engineering was such a defining part of my father’s life and career,” said Krista Saleh. “Supporting students through this scholarship felt like a natural way to honour the legacy he built and the community he helped shape.”
Prof. Saleh joined the University of Waterloo in the late 1960s and played a key role in launching the department the following year. He later served as department chair (1974 – 1978) and remained closely connected to the program and its students long after his retirement.
Dr. Mark Hancock, chair of the Department of Management Science and Engineering, said the scholarship reflects both Saleh’s influence and the values he helped establish.
“Professor Saleh played a foundational role in building this department and setting a standard for student-focused excellence,” Hancock said. “This scholarship is a meaningful continuation of that legacy, and we are grateful to Krista and Elias for their generosity and their commitment to supporting future students.”
For Bradwin, the scholarship marked an important moment as he began his studies at Waterloo.
“This award has already made a real difference for me,” Bradwin said. “It has reduced financial pressure and allowed me to focus more fully on my courses, varsity swimming and getting involved in clubs and projects. Knowing that this support comes from a legacy like Professor Saleh’s is incredibly motivating.”
Bradwin said he was drawn to the program for its blend of technical problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and real-world application. He hopes to use his co-op experiences to explore careers in analytics, consulting or product development.
Krista Saleh said she hopes the scholarship will continue to strengthen the program her father helped build.
“When others choose to support students in Management Engineering, it helps to not only sustain the program my father cared about so deeply, but expand and grow the program for the future as well” she said. “I see this scholarship as a really powerful way to continue to carry his legacy forward, but in new and relevant ways suited to our time. Elias and I welcome others join us in supporting the next generation of Management Science engineers.”
To support students through the Shoukry Saleh Memorial Scholarship for Management Engineering, please visit the Waterloo Engineering donation site and enter the scholarship name in the designation field.