Drysdale International Experience Award

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
Application deadline: 
November 15
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall