Engineering Award for Peer Advocacy

Award type: 
Scholarships/awards
Award description: 

An award, valued at up to $1,200, will be provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Three or Four of any program in the Faculty of Engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 75% cumulative average) combined with extracurricular involvement or participation in volunteer activities that help improve the student experience. Preference will be given to students who have been involved in initiatives related to mental health, student wellness, or the LGBTQ+ community. Interested students should submit an application by October 1. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Duqoum Family in memory of Natalie (Awn) Duqoum who was committed to improving the student experience on campus and making others feel welcome.

Value description: 

up to $1,200

Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • minimum 75% cumulative average
  • involvement in activities that help improve the student experience through mental health, student wellness, or the LGBTQ+ community initiatives
Level: 
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: 
Fall
Application details:
  • Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
    • At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Spring deadline (May - August).
    • 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.
    • Access the form on our Undergraduate Studies Forms page.
  • A resume is also required.
Application deadline: 
October 1
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall