Award type:
International experience awards
Award description:
Several awards, valued at $1,500 to $2,500 each, are available each year to undergraduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international experience including an academic exchange, a study term related to academic requirements, or a minimally-paid or volunteer work placement. These awards are intended to support students who are travelling to a country that they are not familiar with, thereby broadening their international experience. Selection is based on strong academic achievement (minimum 75% overall average), and on the nature and location of the experience. Award selection will take place once per term. Students must apply prior to the experience by one of the following pre-term deadlines: July 15, November 15, or March 15.
Value description:
$1,500 - $2,500 each
Eligibility & selection criteria:
- participating in an international experience including an academic exchange, a study term related to academic requirements, or a minimally-paid or volunteer work placement
- travelling to a new country
- strong academic achievement (minimum 75% overall average)
Level:
Year One, 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:
Winter, Spring, 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:
March 15, July 15, November 15
Contact:
- Student Awards & Financial Aid
- safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
- The Centre, Needles Hall
