There are hundreds of companies in North America that match charitable gifts to University of Waterloo.
Did you know your workplace might offer a chance to amplify the impact of your giving? Many employers offer matching gift programs.
Canadian Union of Public Employees (C.U.P.E.) Local 793 Award Fund
The contribute to this fund, you must be a C.U.P.E. Local 793 union employee (or a spouse, child or grandchild of a C.U.P.E. Local 793 employee).
Recipients of these awards are involved in community activities, have a B average or higher and have a demonstrated financial need. The amount of each undergraduate award varies between $500 and $1,000, and the value and number of awards will increase as funds permit.
University of Waterloo Retirees' Scholarship Fund
The University will match all donations to this fund. Undergraduate students who qualify are full-time students entering their first year who have an admission average of 80 per cent or higher, and have not been awarded a University of Waterloo scholarship or award of larger value. Awards are based on academic merit and rotate through the faculties on a year-to-year basis.
Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS)
Triple the impact of your gift! The Ontario Government offers a 2 to 1 match for your donation to OGS. Your gift can be directed to any faculty OGS fund. For every dollar awarded (up to $5,000 per award), the Ontario Government will add twice that amount (up to $10,000 per award).
Matching opportunities for research partnerships and collaborations
Companies investing in the University of Waterloo may enjoy significant matching government funding for joint University-corporate initiatives. Funding program opportunities are available.
Questions? We can help
For more information on our Matching Gift Programs, contact Tracy Glidden.