Award type:
International experience awards
Award description:
An award, valued at $4,500, will be provided annually to a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student or a student enrolled in a graduate program within the Faculty of Engineering (excluding the School of Architecture). Selection will be based on academic excellence combined with the pursuit of an international co-op placement or internship that is providing minimal pay. Preference will be given to students who will be working with a non-governmental or international organization in fields such as international development, peace and security initiatives, international trade, and international efforts to meet global challenges such as climate change, energy supply transitions, health and medical advances and food production, or a related area. Interested students should submit an International Experience Award application by March 15 each year. This fund is made possible by a donation from Frank and Kathryn Deeg to encourage and empower students to explore engineering co-op or internship experiences and future careers that intersect with global challenges and international development opportunities.
Value:
$4,500
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- third- or fourth-year undergraduate students or students enrolled in a graduate program within the Faculty of Engineering
- based on academic excellence combined with the pursuit of an international co-op placement or internship that is providing minimal pay
- preference will be given to students who will be working with a non-governmental or international organization in fields such as international development, peace and security initiatives, international trade, and international efforts to meet global challenges such as climate change, energy supply transitions, health and medical advances and food production, or a related area
Level:
Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Engineering→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
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:
March 15
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
