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Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries - winter term

Please check this site at the beginning of each study term for information on awards for which we are accepting applications for the current term. They are listed below, by Faculty, for your convenience. Please click on the award name to download the application form [see Note 1 below]. You should also know that there have been a number of changes to our bursary program recently [see Note 2 below]. Annual awards can not be guaranteed until funds have been received from the donor.

Note: If an award is not listed here - applications are not required.

All deadlines are subject to change; please check deadline date before submitting application. If an award deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday, the deadline date is the preceding Friday.

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General - Open to all Faculties
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Alumni Affairs Scholarship Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $1,250 Open to undergraduate students who are a child of an alumnus of the Unversity of Waterloo with a minimum of 80%; based on extracurricular and/or community involvement. 15-Feb-10
J.R. Coutts International Experience Awards Any Any up to $2,000 Open to undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience from May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 and who are in good academic standing. 31-Mar-10
J.R. Coutts "Students Without Borders" Awards Any Any up to $2,500 Open to undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in a "students without borders" initiative from May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011; based on marks; preference to students who demonstrate a willingness to work in a third-world country. 31-Mar-10
C.U.P.E. Local 793 Award Any Any $500 Minimum 70% overall average. Available to Union employees, their spouse, children or grandchildren; based on extracurricular/ community involvement. Note: this award is available each term. Please submit your application prior to your next study term. 15-Mar-10 for Spring '10
*Project Hero Award Any Any *Tuition for up to 8 terms plus 1st year *residence fees (*see application for more details)

Restricted to dependants of Canadian military personnel deceased while serving on an active mission, under 26 years of age, enrolling as a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo, in a program of study eligible for funding by the province of Ontario

 15-Jun-10
UW Staff Association Undergraduate Award Any Any $500 Available to full- or part-time undergraduates in a degree program; must be current Staff Association members, their spouse, children or grandchildren; based on marks, extra-curricular involvement and financial need. 15-Feb-10
Douglas T. Wright Award Any Any up to $1,500 Full-time students who have participated in a UW international WORK placement; must have distinguished themselves during this work placement; must have a minimum overall average of 75%; demonstrated leadership qualities as indicated through extracurricular activities during the foreign experience. 15-Feb-10
The following awards are based fully or partially on financial need. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP (or other provincial financial aid) before applying for a bursary. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid.
Aboriginal Postsecondary Bursary Any Any $1,000 - $3,500 Open to Aboriginal peoples including First Nation, Inuit and Metis peoples. 26-Feb-10
Athletic Council Student Athlete Award * Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $500-$1,500 Open to members of a varsity team; good academic standing; financial need; leadership contribution to a varsity team or the Athletic Department in general.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.		 15-Jan-10
Stella Margaret Callfas Bursary Any Any varying Open to students experiencing financial difficulty as a result of the responsibilities associated with being a sole-support parent, with preference to females. Minimum 72% overall average.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 01-Feb-10
Campus Recreation Bursary Any Any varying Minimum 65% overall average; financial need; open to students who have made a significant leadership contribution to Campus Recreation.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.		 15-Jan-10
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Travel Award Any Any varying Open to undergraduate or graduate students who are approved to participate in the study abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem or the Rothberg International School; good academic standing; financial need. 1-Mar-10 for (Spring 2010)
J.R. Coutts International Experience Bursaries Any Any up to $1,500 Open to undergraduate students in Any faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience from May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011 who have financial need and who are in good academic standing. 31-Mar-10
Ross & Doris Dixon Bursary for Students with Disabilities Any Any varying Open to students with disabilities studying full- or part-time; minimum 70% overall average; financial need; letter and documentation indicating eligibility. 01-Feb-10
Ross & Doris Dixon Student Athlete Award * Any Any $500-$1,200 Open to members of a varsity team; good academic standing; financial need.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 15-Jan-10
Drysdale Beyond Borders Travel Bursary Any Any up to $2,000 Students participating in the Beyond Borders Program at St. Jerome's University; good academic standing; financial need. 28-Feb-10
Ron Eydt Travel Award Any term preceding departure varying Open to students who participate in an approved full-time exchange program; minimum 75% overall average; student leadership & campus involvement; financial need. 1-Mar-10 (for Spring 2010)
Kavelman-Fonn Foundation International Experience Award Any term preceding departure $1,250 - $5,000 Open to Undergraduate students who are participating in an international volunteer experience or an international co-op work term providing little or no remuneration. Students must be completing a humanitarian work experience in a developing country. 1-Mar-10 (for Spring 2010)
Don McCrae Basketball Award * Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $500-$1,500 Open to students who are members of the UW men's varsity basketball squad or who have contributed to the team in another capacity; good academic standing; financial need; leadership contribution to the men's basketball program or the Athletic Department in general.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 15-Jan-10
Nantes/Paris, Chicoutimi Award Any Any $400 Minimum overall average of 75%; participating in one of the aproved exchange programs between Nantes/Paris or Chicoutimi 31-May-10
UW International Undergraduate Emergency Bursary Any Year 2, 3 or 4 up to $3,000 per academic year A limited number of bursaries are available to International (Visa) students experiencing an unforeseen emergency financial situation. Students must include supporting documentation; please provide ALL ITEMS as listed in the checklist on the application form. 15-Feb-10
UW Full-Time Bursary Any Any Varying Open to students who demonstrate financial need as defined by OSAP or another provincial student loan program. Bursary applicants are expected to have applied for government financial assistance. 01-Feb-10
UW Part-time Bursary Any Any Varying For students whose normal course load of study is part-time (less than 1.5 units per term); full-time students taking a reduced course load for 1 term do NOT qualify. 01-Feb-10
UW Emergency Loan Funds Any Any varying The Student Awards & Financial Aid Office administers a number of emergency loan funds which are intended to provide emergency assistance to students experiencing temporary, short-term financial problems. The funds are provided on an interest-free basis for a stipulated period of time. To be eligible, students must be in good academic standing and must provide proof of an acceptable source of repayment. Interested students should come to the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office for an application form. Throughout the term until the last day of exams
UW Swimming Legacy Award * Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $500-$1,000 Open to students who are members of the UW men's or women's varsity swimming team; good academic standing; financial need; leadership contribution to the varsity swimming program or the Athletic Dept. in general.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 15-Jan-10
*to be eligible, students must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education
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Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Mark Forster Memorial Award Kinesiology Year 3 or 4 $500 Minimum 75% average; participation in varsity athletics; high level of involvement in the University athletics program; involvement with the Kinesiology Student Association. 15-Jan-10
The following awards are based fully or partially on financial need. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP (or other provincial financial aid) before applying for a bursary. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid.
Laura Talbot-Allan Award in AHS Health Studies, Kinesiology, Recreation & Leisure Studies Year 4 up to $2,000 Marks (minimum 80% average); financial need; demonstrated interest in aging through research coursework and activities related to projects within the Research Institute for Aging program.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

1-Feb-10
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Faculty of Arts
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Arts Student Union Award Any Any $200 Minimum overall average of 70%; active involvement in Arts Student Union. 26-Feb-10
Robin K. Banks/Pacioli Scholarship BAFM 1B up to $1,000 Marks; involvement in extracurricular activities. 31-Mar-10
Doreen Brisbin Award female students in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Economics 3B up to $1,000 Marks; for female students with interest & commitment to an area of study in which women are currently under-represented. Preference to students in Chemistry and Physics. 30-Apr-10
Concordia Club Award GSLL Year 3 $1,000 Minimum 80% overall average at end of Year 2; performance in German courses; demonstrated leadership through participation in university or community extracurricular activities; submit application, covering letter and resume to the Undergraduate Officer, GSLL. 29-Jan-10
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Bursaries for International Trade International Trade Specialization Year 3 or 4 up to $2,000 Full-time undergraduate students who will be undertaking an international work or study experience; based on marks and financial need. 1-Mar-10 for Spring 2010 term experiences
Kerr Ostrander Leadership for Tomorrow Award Any Year 3 or 4 up to $2,500 Demonstrated leadership by using unconventional wisdom; taking the path less traveled in your studies, extracurricular activies, or community involvement. 15-Feb-10
McKegney Memorial Award Spanish Year 3 or 4 up to $400 Marks; outstanding performance and/or extracurricular activities in the Hispanic area - Peninsular Spanish Studies or Spanish America Studies. 26-Feb-10
Quarry Integrated Communication Inc. Co-op English Award English
(Co-op)		 Year 3 or 4 $500 Minimum overall average of 78%; demonstrated work-term experience in technical writing; minimum work-term evaluation of Excellent (include copy of evaluation). 12-Feb-10
UW-Manulife Community & World Service Award Any Co-op 1B or above up to $1,500 Open to students who have completed a work-term in the service of others - locally, nationally, or abroad - with little or no remuneration. Contact Co-op and Arts Special Programs; PAS 2433
The following awards are based fully or partially on financial need. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP (or other provincial financial aid) before applying for a bursary. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid.
Faculty of Arts Asian International Experience Bursary Any Term preceding departure $500-$2,000 Minimum 75% average and demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students going to Japan or Vietnam, but students going to any Asian country other than their home or birth country are eligible to apply. Students participating in an experience of less than 10 weeks in length are NOT eligible to apply. 1-Mar-10 for Spring 2010 term experiences
Joseph Dumaradzky Memorial Bursary Germanic or Slavic Studes major, or enrolled in German language course Year 1 or 2 varying Open to full or part-time undergraduate students with financial need; minimum 65% overall average. 1-Feb-10
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Faculty of Engineering
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Accenture Award Any 3B up to $2,000 Leadership; extracurricular involvement; interest in pursuing a consulting-type career; marks; communication skills. 31-Mar-10
Anchor Shoring & Caissons Ltd. Engineering Scholarship Civil 3B, 4A $1,000 Marks (minimum 80% overall average); interest in structural or geotechnical engineering, and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular or volunteer activities. 31-May-10

Bereskin & Parr Enterprise Award

 Electrical and Computer Engineering Year 4 $500 Marks (minimum 75% overall average); demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills; research experience, etc. 31-May-10
Doreen Brisbin Award female students in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Economics 3B up to $1,000 Marks; for female students with interest & commitment to an area of study in which women are currently under-represented. Preference to students in Chemistry and Physics 30-Apr-10
Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation Undergraduate Engineering Scholarship

(click on name for URL)		 Any female Engineering student 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B or 3A $5,000 For young women with demonstrated leadership, active in their communities and in extracurricular activities; applicants must be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants/permanent resident; additional information and an application form can be obtained at the CEMF website at www.cemf.ca. 15-Jan-10
Canadian Posture & Seating Center Award for Project Funding Any Year 3 or 4 $500 to $2,000 Awards in support of student projects that focus on the development and delivery of systems, methodology or assistive devices that aid of physically disadvantaged persons. Winter deadline: 15-Feb-10
Canadian Posture & Seating Center Scholarship Any 2A or above $1,000 to $2,500 Interest and ability in engineering & business directed toward delivery of services that aid physically disadvantaged persons. Winter deadline: 15-Feb-10
Keith Carr Memorial Award Chemical 3A, 3B, or 4A up to $700 Marks; strong leadership abilities. 30-Jun-10
Co-operators Group Ltd. Award Environmental 3A up to $750 Marks (minimum 75%), leadership, extracurricular involvement. 31-May-10
John Deere Limited Scholarship Mechanical 3B $2,000 Interest in manufacturing &/or product design. 31-Mar-10
Randy Duxbury Memorial Award Chemical 3B up to $1,500 Marks; extracurricular activities; athletics; good leadership qualities. 31-Mar-10
David M. Forget Memorial Award Geological Engineering Year 2 up to $1,200 Interest in geosciences; demonstrated love & respect for nature; good ability and interest in writing; must write short essay 29-Jan-10
Gerry Heckman Scholarships Electrical and Computer Engineering 4A up to $3,000 Marks (minimum 80% overall average); extracurricular or volunteer activities at UW or within community; desire to pursue graduate studies and/or career in telecommunications or computing. 15-Jun-10
IESO Undergraduate Engineering Award Electrical, Computer or Nanotechnology Engineering 1B $4,000 Minimum 75% average. Strong communication skills, leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities. 30-July-10
iAnywhere Solutions Inc. Scholarships Computer Engineering & Software Engineering 2A, 3B $5,000 Marks; interest in software development. 1-Mar-10
Frank Lun Scholarship for Excellence Computer Science or Software Engineering 3B, 4A up to $1,000 Marks (minimum 80% overall average); leadership abilities as demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities. 15-Jul-10
Ontario Power Generation Engineering Award Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical & Software Engineering 1B $2,400 Open to women, aboriginal (native) Canadians, persons with disabilities or visible minorities; marks (75%+); must demonstrate strong communication skills and leadership skills; extracurricular activities; resume required. 31-Jul-10
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation Undergrad Scholarships Any 1B, 2B, 3B, or 4B $1,250 Minimum overall average of 80%; demonstrated leadership in professional affairs and extra curricular activities. 29-Jan-10 (4B)
31-Mar-10 (3B)
30-Nov-10 (2B)
31-Jul-10 (1B)
Qualcomm Scholarships Software Engineering; Electrical & Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering 3B or 4A US $5,000 Minimum of 80%; communication skills, and leadership ability through extracurricular or volunteer activities. Resume required. 31-May-10
Roberto Rocca/Tenaris Scholarship Any 3B or 4A $4,000 Minimum overall average of 80%; demonstrated their leadership potential through extracurricular involvement and/or volunteer activities; Preference to female students and to candidates from Northern Ontario or Alberta 31-May-10
SNC-Lavalin Scholarship Civil, Environmental, or Geological Engineering 3B or 4A $3,500 Minimum overall average of 80%; demonstrated leadership abilities. Students may apply once they have completed Year Three. 31-May-10
Total E&P Canada Higher Education Scholarship Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Geological, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A $5,000 Minimum 80% overall average; demonstrated interest in petroleum or related industries. 14-May-10
The following awards are based fully or partially on financial need. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP (or other provincial financial aid) before applying for a bursary. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Northern Alberta Student Award Mechanical Any $1,000 Minimum overall average 70%; preference given to students demonstrating service to the community and student section involvement of ASME and CSME.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 1-Feb-10
Hira and Kamal Ahuja Engineering Award * Any 2A or above up to $1,500 Marks; financial need; preference to students who can demonstrate a significant cultural contribution to the East Indian community.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

14-May-10

Cooper Standard Automotive Award * Any - preference to Chemical, Mechanical & Systems Design Any up to $1,500 Marks; leadership abilities; financial need; preference to applicants with a home address in County or Municipality of Perth, Huron or Halton.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.

 01-Feb-10
*to be eligible, students must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education
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Faculty of Environment
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
D. George Dunseith Scholarship School of Planning Year 3 or 4 $1,000 Open to students in enrolled in the School of Planning who have a committment to affordable housing and sustainable communities. Students in 2B, 3A, 3B, or 4A are invited to apply. 26-Feb-10
The following awards are based fully or partially on financial need. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP (or other provincial financial aid) before applying for a bursary. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid.
Lorne Russwurm Memorial Award * Geography Year 2, 3 or 4 $600 or more Open to undergraduate and graduate students (preference to undergrads) who began their studies as a mature student; based on marks (minimum 80% overall average), financial need, and extracurricular involvement. 01-Feb-10
*to be eligible, students must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education
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Faculty of Mathematics
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Accenture Award Any 3B up to $2,000 Leadership; extracurricular involvement; interest in pursuing a consulting-type career; marks; communication skills. 31-Mar-10
Doreen Brisbin Award female students in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Economics 3B up to $1,000 For female students with interest and commitment to an area of study in which women are currently under-represented; marks. Preference will be given to students in Chemistry and Physics. 30-Apr-10
CIBC Scholarship Co-op Computer Science or UW Business Administration/Math Double Degree 2B or above several at $5,000 Must have completed three work terms, have a minimum cumulative average of 80% and have a keen interest in working within the Financial industry. 31-May-10
Cooperators Group Ltd. Award Actuarial Science 3A up to $750 Marks (minimum 75%), leadership, extracurricular involvement. 31-May-10
Electrohome 75th Anniversary Scholarship Computer Science 3B up to $1,500 Marks in core and CS courses; resume. 31-Mar-10
iAnywhere Solutions Inc. Scholarship Computer Science &
Software Engineering		 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B $5,000 Marks; interest in software development. 1-Mar-10
Frank Lun Scholarship for Excellence Computer Science or Software Engineering 3B or 4A $1,000 Marks (minimum 80% overall average); leadership abilities as demonstrated through involvement in extracurricular activities. 15-Jul-10
Manulife Scholarships Actuarial Science or Mathematics Double Degree (Actuarial/Stats Option) 3A or above

2 at $9,000

 Marks (minimum 80%), successful completion of at least one Society of Actuaries examination, leadership and community involvement as well as a committment to a career in Actuarial Science. 31-May-10
Mathematics Graduation Committee (MGC) Award Any Year 3 up to $500 Minimum 70% cumulative average; for students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in student life within the community. 15-Feb-10
Rosa McEachern Memorial Award Computer Science Year 2, 3 or 4 $1,000 Minimum 70% cumulative average; for students who are enrolled in the David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science and has persevered in the face of a medical challenge or disability.

15-Feb-10
NZ/C Actuarial Science Scholarship Actuarial Science 3A, 3B or 4A up to $1,500 For students with a demonstrated interest in achieving their FCIA designation; selection based on UW marks and activities of a civic nature. 31-May-10
Friar Luca Pacioli Scholarship Accountancy 1B up to $1,000 Marks; involvement in extracurricular activities. 31-Mar-10
Piquard Family Award Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $1,500 Preference to students who are pereservering to obtain a degree while facing the challenges of a severe chronic medical condition and/or physical disability. 15-Feb-10
Sun Life Financial Scholarship Actuarial Science Year 3 $5,000 Marks (minimum 80% cumulative average); demonstrated leadership; full course load (5 courses) 31-May-10
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Faculty of Science
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Atkinson Citizenship Award Any Any $250 Must be nominated by a fellow student or faculty member. May be required to supply additional information, letters of reference, or meet with members of the committee for an interview. 15-Mar-10
Doreen Brisbin Award female students in Engineering, Math, Physics, Chemistry or Economics 3B up to $1,000 Marks; for female students with interest & commitment to an area of study in which women are currently under-represented. Preference to students in Chemistry and Physics. 30-Apr-10
Educational Travel Award Any Any $500 For Science students who participate in an International Exchange program or International Public Service program. 15-Mar-10
David M. Forget Memorial Award Earth Sciences or other Earth major Year 2 up to $1,200 Interest in geosciences; demonstrated love & respect for nature; good ability and interest in writing; must write short essay. 31-Jan-10
Mike Lazaridis Scholarship in Theoretical Physics Physics and Astronomy Year 3 Tuition for 4A & 4B Interest in conducting theoretical research in Physics and/or Astrophysics. 15-Jan-10
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International Experience Awards

Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Travel Award Any Any varying Open to undergraduate or graduate students who are approved to participate in the study abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem or the Rothberg International School; good academic standing; financial need. 1-Mar-10 for Spring 2010
J.R. Coutts International Experience Awards Any Any up to $2,000 Open to undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience from May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011 and who are in good academic standing. 31-Mar-10
J.R. Coutts International Experience Bursaries Any Any up to $1,500 Open to undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience from May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011 who have financial need and who are in good academic standing. 31-Mar-10
J.R. Coutts "Students Without Borders" Awards Any Any up to $2,500 Open to undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in a "students without borders" initiative from May 1, 2010-April 30, 2011; based on marks; preference to students who demonstrate a willingness to work in a third-world country. 31-Mar-10
Drysdale Beyond Borders Travel Bursary Any Any up to $2,000 Students participating in the Beyond Borders Program at St. Jerome's University; good academic standing; financial need. 28-Feb-10
Educational Travel Award Faculty of Science only Any $500 For Science students who participate in an International Exchange program or International Public Service program. 15-March-10
Ron Eydt Travel Award Any Faculty/Program Term preceding departure Varying Minimum 75% overall average and demonstrated financial need. Open to students who participate in an approved full-time exchange program. Must demonstrate leadership and campus involvement. 1-March-10
for Spring exchange
Faculty of Arts Asian International Experience Bursary Faculty of Arts only Term preceding departure $500 - $2,000 Minimum 75% average and demonstrated financial need. Preference given to students going to Japan or Vietnam, but students going to any Asian country other than their home or birth country are eligible to apply. Students participating in an experience of less than 10 weeks in length are NOT eligible to apply. 31-March-2010 for Spring 2010 term experiences
Faculty of Environment Alumni Academic Travel Award Faculty of Environement only Year 3 or 4 $500 Minimum 70% average and essay required. Open to undergraduate students enrolled in Year 3 or 4 who have been accepted to study abroad on an official academic exchange agreement. Recipients of other UW educational travel awards are not eligible. 1-June-10
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Bursaries for International Trade Faculty of Arts, International Trade Specialization Year 3 or 4 up to $2,000 Full-time undergraduate students who will be undertaking an international work or study experience; based on marks and financial need. 1-March-10 for Spring 2010 experience
Kavelman-Fonn Foundation International Experience Award Any term preceding departure $1,250 - $5,000 Undergraduate students who wish to participate in an international volunteer experience or an international co-op work term providing little or no remuneration. 1-Mar-10 (for Spring 2010)
Nantes/Paris, Chicoutimi Award Any Any $400 Minimum overall average of 75%; participating in one of the aproved exchange programs between Nantes/Paris or Chicoutimi 31-May-10
UW-Manulife Community & World Service Award Any Co-op 1B or above up to $1,500 Open to students who have completed a work-term in the service of others - locally, nationally, or abroad - with little or no remuneration. Contact Co-op and Arts Special Programs; PAS 2433
Douglas T. Wright Award Any Faculty/Program Any up to $1,500 Minimum 75% average. Open to full-time students who have participated in a UW International Work placement. Must have distinguished themselves during this work placement through leadership and involvement with extracurricular activities. 15-Feb-10 for Winter 2010 experience

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Notes

Note 1: Each award requires its own cover sheet and all necessary documentation (single sided only, please). Please make sure that you download the appropriate form (click on award name) or your application may be missing crucial information and you may be disqualified from consideration. The Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) office processes many awards, but not all of them require an application. If an award is not listed on THIS site, an application is NOT required. This website will be updated in December 2009 to show awards available for the Winter 2010 term - please check back at that time for any changes. A full description of all awards can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

Note 2: Effective January 2006, there have been a number of changes to our bursary program. Students receiving OSAP will be automatically reviewed for a bursary based on the information in their OSAP file and UW student record. Applications for bursaries are not required unless you are applying for a specific bursary listed above. Students are expected to have applied for OSAP or other provincial loan funding. Students are encouraged to apply for their loans as early as possible, allowing 8-10 weeks for processing before the start of term. Bursary funds are limited and are not a replacement for expected government financial aid. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered - ensure you submit all items as listed on the bursary application.

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