Award type:
Scholarships/awards
Award description:
This fund was established to recognize and encourage student interest in and attainment of a high level of academic and practical achievement in preparation for development and delivery of systems, methodology or assistive devices that facilitate full participation in Canadian society by physically disadvantaged persons. Scholarships, normally valued between $1,000 and $2,500, may be awarded to outstanding students (minimum 80% overall average) who demonstrate an interest and ability in engineering and business directed toward delivery of such services. Interested Engineering students in second- third- or fourth-year or in Graduate Studies are invited to apply.
Value description:
several scholarships ranging in value from $1,000- $2,500
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- minimum 80% average
- demonstrated interest and ability in engineering and business directed toward delivery of services that aid physically disadvantaged persons
Level:
Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Engineering→Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Nanotechnology Engineering, Systems Design Engineering; Software Engineering
Citizenship:
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process:
Application required
Term:
Winter, Spring, Fall
Application details:
- Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
- At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Fall deadline (September - December).
- Access the Fall Term Undergraduate Award Application on our Undergraduate Studies Form page.
- 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.
- A resume is also required.
Application deadline:
February 15, July 1, October 1
Additional instructions:
Please provide examples of project work, research or actual work experience that has benefited or may benefit the physically disabled.
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
