Award type:
International experience awards
Award description:
An award, valued up to $2,500, is available annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four in any Faculty, who is embarking on a full term international work, volunteer, or study experience related to academic requirements (excluding field trips or field courses). Selection is on the basis of academic achievement (minimum 75%), and the location, duration, and type of international experience. Preference will be given to students with financial need who will be travelling to an unfamiliar country where they will experience a different culture in a new learning environment. Interested students should submit an application by November 15. This award is made possible by a generous donation from the Drysdale Family in recognition of their commitment to ongoing experiential education, international learning opportunities, and active global citizenship.
Value description:
up to $2,500
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program/Faculty
- embarking on a full term international work, volunteer, or study experience related to academic requirements
- field trips and field courses do not qualify
- selection based on academic achievement (minimum 75%), and the location, duration, and type of international experience
- preference will be given to students with financial need who will be travelling to an unfamiliar country where they will experience a different culture in a new learning environment
Level:
Year Two, 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 International Experience Award application
- Only one form is required to be considered for the majority of available funds.
- Access the form on our Undergraduate Studies Forms page.
Application deadline:
November 15
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
