Welcome to the Mathematics Endowment Fund

The Math Endowment Fund (MEF) is excited to kick off the Winter 2025 term with a renewed focus on empowering undergraduate math students at the University of Waterloo. MEF is your fund, run by students for students, and we’re here to support your ideas, ambitions, and success. 

Why MEF Matters

MEF is all about giving back to students. Your contributions to the fund are directly reinvested into opportunities that:

• Help you grow professionally and academically.

• Foster innovation and collaboration within the math community.

• Create a lasting impact on the Faculty of Mathematics.

In Winter 2025, we’re looking to support strong, impactful, and community-driven initiatives that reflect the creativity and ambition of Waterloo math students.

The Role of the Funding Council

MEF is governed by a student-led Funding Council, which ensures that every decision is made with the best interests of undergraduate math students in mind. The Council evaluates funding applications and allocates resources to projects and opportunities that align with MEF’s mission of enabling student success.

This means that your peers are the ones helping to shape the future of MEF and the opportunities it creates.

Get Involved and Make an Impact

Winter 2025 is your chance to bring your ideas to life and make a difference in the math community. Whether you’re applying for funding, attending an MEF-supported event, or simply spreading the word, you’re contributing to a stronger, more connected Faculty of Mathematics.

Together, let’s make Winter 2025 a term to remember!

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, don't hesitate to reach out to us at mefcom@uwaterloo.ca. As the W25 Executive Director (Denis Goubkine), I am happy to hear all opinions and recommendations on improving MEF and its accessibility to our undergraduate community. We're here to help you through the application process and ensure your proposal is processed.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and advance your professional development with the support of MEF. Apply now and make a difference in the mathematics community at the University of Waterloo!

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MEF Funding Application for Professional Development and Projects is Open!

Are you a mathematics student at the University of Waterloo with a great idea or a professional development opportunity on the horizon? The Math Endowment Fund (MEF) is excited to announce that our funding application for professional development and projects is now open!

What is MEF?

The Mathematics Endowment Fund (MEF) is an income-generating fund that exists to finance projects that are in the best interests of undergraduate math students at the University of Waterloo.

We provide funding for a wide range of activities, including:

• Professional Development: publication fees, activities delivered in an online format, conference accommodation, travel, and registration; and other initiatives that benefit the career of an individual student.
• Projects: A project is any request for funding that involves a group of people or an operation that is not done for an individual's professional development. 

Who Can Apply?

All undergraduate mathematics students at the University of Waterloo are eligible to apply for MEF funding. Whether you're looking to attend a conference, host a workshop, develop a new tool, or embark on a research project, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

1. Prepare Your Proposal: Clearly outline your project or professional development opportunity. Include details about the objectives, expected outcomes, and how it will benefit the mathematics community.  The form can be found on this website.
2. Budget: Provide a detailed budget, including all anticipated expenses and any other sources of funding.
3. Submit Your Application: Complete the MEF funding application form available on our website. Be sure to submit all required documents and information.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: July 5th 2024

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, don't hesitate to reach out to us at mefcom@uwaterloo.ca We're here to help you through the application process and ensure your proposal is as strong as possible.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and advance your professional development with the support of MEF. Apply now and make a difference in the mathematics community at the University of Waterloo!

Follow Us:

• Instagram : @uwmef

The deadlines for Project funding applications and Funding Council nominations have been extended by a week to November 7 at 11:59 PM (Eastern time).