Master of Taxation (MTax) Graduate Entrance Scholarship

Awarded By: University of Waterloo
Updated on Nov 18, 2024
Rekha Madi
Rekha Madi
University Research Analyst
Course: Masters
Deadline: Apr 4, 2026
Amount: CAD 3500
Countries:
CanadaCanada

Scholarship Overview

The Master of Taxation (MTax) Graduate Entrance Scholarship on the University of Waterloo is designed to guide college students getting into the MTax software, which is offered through Waterloo’s School of Accounting and Finance. This scholarship is meant to draw excessive-reaching college students to this system and to assist ease the monetary burden of graduate studies.

Applicable course, university, and country

  • This scholarship is applicable for a Master’s Degree.
  • This scholarship is specifically applicable for the following courses at the University of Waterloo in Canada:
    • Master of Taxation

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 3,500 => Rs 2,12,625
Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.75
Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
Scholarship amount can be used for:

Type of Expense Indicates if the scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Application × Not covered in scholarship
Tuition & Fees ? Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense × Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation × Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses × Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care × Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover × Not covered in scholarship
Others × Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
4

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is available for Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macao, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Philippines, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Appication Process for this scholarship

  • Automatic Consideration: In many cases, no separate application is required for the scholarship; all applicants to the MTax program are automatically considered.
  • Admission Application: Candidates must submit a complete application to the Master of Taxation program, including:
    • Academic transcripts
    • A resume
    • Other required documents as specified by the admissions office

Scholarship Application
No separate application is needed.
Scholarship link:
https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/master-taxation-mtax-graduate-entrance-scholarship
Application Link:
https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/master-taxation-mtax-graduate-entrance-scholarship
Application Documents

Type of Documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official Transcripts Required
Proof of English Proficiency Required
Personal Statement or Essay Required
Copy of Passport Required
Financial Support Documentation Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Information Date/Details
Scholarship Deadline Not Available
Contact Email jbecker@uwaterloo.ca
Contact Number 519-888-4567

Additional Information

  • Eligibility Criteria for the MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship:
    • Students admitted to the full-time stream of the Master of Taxation program who have completed a four-year honours undergraduate degree within the past five school years may be considered for this award.
    • Students must have completed two advanced-level tax courses as part of their degree requirements. The advanced-level tax courses will typically include:
      • A third-year personal tax course
      • A fourth-year corporate tax course
    • These courses should be recognized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO) as qualifying for their 51 credit-hour requirement.
    • The courses must generally be taken as part of the student’s undergraduate degree requirements and should be half-credit courses of 12 weeks in length in a classroom setting (not online learning).

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Eligibility Criteria for the MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship:
    • You must have been accepted into the Master of Taxation (MTax) program at the University of Waterloo.
    • You should have a strong academic background, with the scholarship being awarded based on academic excellence.
    • Relevant work experience in taxation, accounting, or finance may strengthen your application, although it is not always required.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12 Required
UG Required

iSchoolConnect Rating

4
The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

What is the MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship?
The MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship is a merit-based award given to high-achieving students entering the Master of Taxation (MTax) program at the University of Waterloo. It aims to support students in covering part of their tuition fees.

Who is eligible for the scholarship?
To be eligible for the MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship:

You must have been accepted into the Master of Taxation (MTax) program at the University of Waterloo.
You should have a strong academic background, with the scholarship being awarded based on academic excellence.
Relevant work experience in taxation, accounting, or finance may strengthen your application, although it is not always required.

How do I apply for the scholarship?
In most cases, you do not need to submit a separate application for the MTax Graduate Entrance Scholarship. You will be automatically considered for the scholarship upon applying to the MTax program. However, it is essential to ensure that your application for the MTax program is complete and submitted by the specified deadline.

What documents are required for the MTax program application?
To apply to the MTax program and be considered for the scholarship, you generally need to submit:

A completed online application form for the MTax program.
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions previously attended.
A resume or CV outlining your academic and professional experience.
A statement of purpose or personal statement (if required by the program).
Letters of recommendation (if required).