Award type:
Scholarships/awards
Award description:
An award, valued at $2,500, will be given annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Three or Four of any program at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 80% cumulative average) combined with an essay (1,000 words maximum) describing the positive impact they have had on their community through involvement in volunteer activities related to community service. Interested students are to submit an application by November 1. This fund is made possible by a donation from the family of Barkat Ali, who was involved in community service and political engagement throughout his life. This award will continue his legacy of giving back to the community and improving the lives of its residents.
Value:
$2,500
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- academic achievement (minimum 80% cumulative average)
- an essay (1,000 words maximum) describing the positive impact student has had on their community through involvement in volunteer activities related to community service
Level:
Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship:
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Fall
Application details:
- Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
- At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Spring deadline (May - August).
- The application for awards with deadlines in a future term will be available by the start of that term – please check back later.
- Complete a separate application for each award you wish to be considered for.
- Access the form on our Undergraduate Studies Forms page.
Application deadline:
November 1
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
