Welcome to the Mathematics Endowment Fund

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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.

You can find out more about how MEF operates or read its constitution and bylaws in the about section.

Information on acquiring funding and getting reimbursed can be found in the sidebar. 

If you want to get involved, consider nominating yourself for Funding Council or apply to be next term's executive director. 

  1. Jan. 11, 2022Winter 2022

    Hi Everyone!

    Hope you all had a nice and relaxing winter break and are enjoying the beginning of the new term! The executive director for Winter 2022 is Kanan Sharma. Please email me at mefcom@uwaterloo.ca if you have any questions.

    You can find the deadlines for this term on our important dates page.

  2. Apr. 3, 2021Temporary Suspension of MEF Spring 2021 Voluntary Student Contribution (VSC)

    WATERLOO, Ont. (April 3, 2021) – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the experience of the University of Waterloo Mathematics undergraduate students, the University of Waterloo Mathematics Endowment Fund (MEF) remains committed to improving undergraduate mathematics education.

  3. Jan. 4, 2021Winter 2021 Important Dates Below

    Council nominations are due on Sunday, February 21st, 2021 at 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

    Project funding proposals are due on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.

    We have also started accepting professional development funding proposals on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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