Scholarships and awards

There are many sources of financial support for Waterloo Engineering students.

Scholarships are based on academic excellence and academic contributions. Awards are based on financial need and other criteria such as leadership, community service, and academic excellence. Bursaries are based on financial need.

Featured scholarships and awards for Software Engineering Students

Babbin Family Scholarship

A scholarship, valued at $2,000, will be awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two or Three of Software Engineering or Computer Science.

Bayne International Experience Award

An award, valued at $1,000, will be provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of Software Engineering or Computer Science who will be participating in an international study or co-op work experience.

CAE Inc. Award in Software Engineering

Several awards, valued at $1,000 or more each, will be presented annually to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in any year of the Software Engineering program who have a minimum overall average of 75% and who have a demonstrated financial need.

Electrohome 75th Anniversary - John Pollock Scholarship

Established by the Victor Company of Japan Ltd. and Kanematsu-Gosho Ltd. in recognition of the 75th Anniversary of Electrohome Ltd., one scholarship, valued at up to $2,000, is presented to an outstanding undergraduate in Year Three or Four of Software Engineering or Computer Science.