President’s Scholarship of Distinction- Engineering and Accounting & Finance

Scholarship Overview

President’s Scholarship of Distinction is offered at the University of Waterloo to those international students who are pursuing a Bachelors Degree. This is a Merit-Based Scholarship, which is provided to only a maximum number of students, depending on the University student. President’s Scholarship of Distinction is valued at CAD 2000 for a maximum number of students, depending on the University students who qualify from the University of Waterloo. Also, the President’s Scholarship of Distinction is a one-time tuition-reducing scholarship, offered in the first year of a bachelor’s Degree only. Applications for the President’s Scholarship of Distinction at the University of Waterloo are filed separately. Students must have taken the 12th grade to be eligible for this scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship, students need the following documents: Official Transcripts. Along with the President’s Scholarship of Distinction application.

Applicable course, university, and country

• This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree
• This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Waterloo in Canada
  • Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Nanotechnology Engineering
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering
• Applicable for all UG courses

Scholarship amount details

• Max scholarship per student: CAD 2,000 => Rs 1,20,360
• Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.08 (last updated 30th October 2023)
• Scholarship amount will be given: One Time
• Students will be awarded scholarship valued at $2,000
• Two other awards International Experience Award and/or Research Award are available for $1500 each. These awards are available in the upper years if students choose to claim them and if they complete their first year with at least an 80% average
• International Experience Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars who participate in an international study or work experience
• Research Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars for an on-campus research position with a Waterloo professor or for a research-based co-op position with the University

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

Eligible student nationality

India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Russia, United Arab Emirates,Ireland,Italy, Poland, Portugal, Norway, Japan, Thailand, Belgium, Armenia, Fiji, China, South Korea, Greece, Mauritius, Estonia, Luxembourg, Ukraine, South Africa, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Philippines, Cyprus, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Monaco, Nepal, Georgia, Hong Kong, Turkey, Malta, Bahrain, Barbados, Guyana, Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, BritishIndian Ocean Territory, British VirginIslands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, CaymanIslands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, ChristmasIsland, CocosIslands, Colombia, Comoros, CookIslands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Curacao, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, FalklandIslands, FaroeIslands, Finland, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Honduras,Iceland,Indonesia,Iran,Iraq,Isle of Man,Israel,Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macao, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, MarshallIslands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern MarianaIslands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Pitcairn, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Reunion, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sint Maarten, Slovakia, SolomonIslands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tokelau, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turks and CaicosIslands, Tuvalu, US VirginIslands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship

Application Link:

Not available

Additional Information:

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Application Documents:

• Official Transcripts is required
• Proof of english language skills

Important Dates & FAQ info:

Info	Date
Scholarship application open	Not Available
Scholarship Deadline	Not Available
Scholarship Decision date	Not Available
Interview Date	Not Available
FAQ Link	https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/financing/common-financing-questions
Contact email	Not Available
Contact number	Not Available

 

Scholarship Eligibility

Students must:

• Have an early May admission average, including required courses, of 95% or higher for the program
• Be enrolled at Waterloo in full-time degree studies for the entire September to December term
• Accept the Offer of Admission by the date specified on the offer

The eligibility of the students to qualify for President’s Scholarship of Distinction would solely depend on the applicant’s admission to University of Waterloo Bachelors Degree, his/her aptitude for an overall contribution towards University of Waterloo community and of course the academic achievements.

Scholarship Restriction:

No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if Exam is Required and Cutoff (if any)
12th	Required (minimum score 95.0%)

Additional Information:

• To receive the full value of the scholarship, a student must remain enrolled in full-time degree studies at Waterloo for the full 4-month fall term
• If a student qualifies for the scholarship, they will receive scholarship information with the Offer of Admission in Quest:
• If a student receives a scholarship before May, they must meet all the conditions specified. Once the university reviews grades available in early May, they will confirm the University of Waterloo President’s Scholarship
• If a student receives the scholarship offer in May, the university will already have reviewed grades available in early May. A student must still meet all other conditions specified
• In late July, the student will receive an email with information about how to use the award to help pay tuition and fees

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:

Who can apply for the Scholarship?

The scholarship is applicable to students from all countries.

What is the minimum Qualification Required?

The students must have completed their bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.

What is the procedure for applying?

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

What are the documents required for filling the forms?

Official transcripts,Letter of Recommendation, Statement of Purpose, CV

What is the duration of the Scholarship?

Not available.