Two awards, valued at up to $2,500 each, are awarded annually to outstanding students entering full-time undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Arts. To be eligible, candidates must have a minimum admission average of 80%, must have demonstrated financial need, and must be Ontario residents. Interested students must apply for the University of Waterloo Entrance Bursary.
up to $2,500
- Complete the Entrance Bursary application.
- You can find the application on the Awards and financial aid tab in the Waterloo application portal.
- Access to the form is limited to Ontario students who will be studying on a full-time basis and who are applying to post-secondary studies for the first time.
- Additional eligibility criteria can be found on the application form.
- The Entrance Bursary application is open from February 1 to April 15.




