The WalterFedy Scholarship

Instructions

Please complete all the blanks below marked *(required). Incomplete applications will not be accepted by the system.

Please forward any questions to ren-reg@uwaterloo.ca.

Information and privacy: questions regarding the collection of information on this form can be directed to the form administrator.

Program
Please check all that apply, I identify as:
Indigenous
I am a first-generation applicant
Neither of my parents or guardians completed a university degree

Scholarship submission:*required

In a brief essay, video, or art project let us know:

  1.  Why you believe you are an excellent candidate for the WalterFedy Scholarship.
  2.  As you look towards beginning your studies, discuss some of your goals for your education and beyond. How do you hope your degree in program will allow you to impact your community or world?

Length: Essay (maximum 500 words), Video (5 minutes), Art projects must include an artist statement explaining the work (maximum 200 words).

Applications will be evaluated based on effective communication of ideas and demonstration of financial need.

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, jpeg, png, pdf, doc, docx, mp3.
Did you apply for OSAP or other provincial aid?
In the space below, please describe your financial circumstances and financial needs (maximum 500 characters)
Confidentiality
The Renison Registrar and Registrar’s Office staff will receive the application. All information submitted will be confidential, and digital information stored on a secure drive within the Registrar’s Office and in a password protected file. Applicants will be assigned a unique applicant ID number, and will proceed to the selection committee on an anonymous basis. Applications will be retained for 2 years, and then destroyed. If you would like your application, or part of your application returned, rather than destroyed, please contact Renison’s Registrar’s Office.
Academic record release to selection committee
I authorize Renison University College and/or the University of Waterloo to release this application and financial need information, if applicable, to the appropriate selection committee(s).
Name Release
If I should win this award, I authorize Renison University College to include my name in its newsletters and events for donors, alumni, and the wider Renison community. Applicants are not required to agree to their name being released, and it will not impact their eligibility to receive this scholarship.
Information accuracy
I declare that all of the information I have given on this form is complete and accurate. I understand that I am permitted to submit one application per award per term. I understand that incomplete, inaccurate, or multiple applications will be withdrawn from consideration.