University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship

Scholarship Overview

The University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, generally worth $1,000 in keeping with time period for up to 3 terms, is provided to graduate students registered complete-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Waterloo. Eligible college students need to have a minimum exceptional (80%) cumulative common of their contemporary program or during the last two full-time educational years and be in the cut-off dates in their graduate program. No utility is needed, graduate departments will nominate eligible college students automatically based on their allocation of budget.

Applicable course, university, and country

The University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship is applicable to graduate students enrolled in various programs at the University of Waterloo, located in Ontario, Canada. This scholarship supports students across different fields of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Arts
• Sciences
• Health

Scholarship amount details

• Max scholarship per student: CAD 1000
• Equivalent in INR: Rs 60938.82
• Conversion rate used: 1 INR = Rs. 61.00

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	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Accommodation	× Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	✔ Scholarship amount can be used for this
Spouse/Child Care	× Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	× Not covered in scholarship
Others	× Not covered in scholarship

Number of students to be Awarded
Varies

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, United Kingdomraine, 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, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, 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, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, 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, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, North Korea, Northern Mariana Islands, 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, Solomon Islands, 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 Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Appication Process for this scholarship

• Admission Application: To be considered for the scholarship, students must first apply for admission to a graduate program at the University of Waterloo. The scholarship is usually awarded automatically based on the admission application, so no separate scholarship application is required.
• Program-Specific Requirements: Depending on the specific graduate program, students may need to meet additional requirements, such as submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, or a statement of purpose.
• Funding Consideration: While applying, it’s essential to indicate interest in funding opportunities if prompted. The university’s admissions team will evaluate candidates based on their academic qualifications, and those who meet the criteria may be considered for scholarships upon acceptance.
• Notification: Successful candidates are typically notified about their scholarship awards along with their admission offer or shortly thereafter.
• Acceptance: Students who receive the scholarship will need to accept the award as part of their enrollment process.

Scholarship Application
This scholarship needs a separate application.

Scholarship link

https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/university-waterloo-graduate-scholarship

Application Link
https://uwaterloo.ca/future-graduate-students/admissions/how-to-apply

Application Documents

Document Name	Indicates if the document is Required/Optional
Completed Application Form	Required
Academic Transcripts	Required
Letters of Recommendation	Required
English Language Proficiency Test Scores	Required
Statement of Purpose	Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume	Required

Important Dates & FAQ info

Info	Date
Application Deadline	Not Available
Contact Email	gradfunding@uwaterloo.ca
Phone Number	+1-519-888-4567

Scholarship Eligibility

• Domestic and international graduate students registered full-time in a Master’s or Doctoral program.
• Minimum first-class (80%) cumulative average in the current program or over the last two full-time academic years required.
• Must be within the time limits of the program.

Scholarship Restriction:
No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details:

Exam Name	Indicates if exam is required
TOEFL	Required
GRE	Required
GMAT	Required
IELTS	Required

The rating is done considering various factors

Frequently Asked Questions

The frequently asked questions about the scholarship are:-

1. Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?
Graduate students applying to the University of Waterloo from both domestic and international backgrounds can apply for the scholarship.

2. What Is the Minimum Qualification Required?
Applicants must have a strong academic background and meet specific program requirements, usually holding a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

3. What Is the Procedure for Applying?
Apply for admission to a graduate program at the University of Waterloo; the scholarship is typically awarded automatically based on the admission application.

4. What Are the Documents Required for Filling the Forms?
Required documents usually include official transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, a resume, and proof of English proficiency for international students.

5. What Is the Duration of the Scholarship?
The scholarship duration generally aligns with the length of the graduate program, often lasting for one year, with potential for renewal depending on funding availability and academic performance