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 an international work, volunteer, or study experience related to academic requirements. 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 an international work, volunteer, or study experience related to academic requirements
- 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
