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Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries - spring term

Please check this site at the beginning of each study term for information on awards available for the current term. This website will be updated in August 2012 to show awards available for the Fall 2012 term - please check back at that time for any changes. To read the regulations governing University of Waterloo undergraduate awards and to view a full description of all awards please consult the Undergraduate Calendar.

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

Unless otherwise stated, all completed application packages are to be submitted to the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office, 2nd Floor, Needles Hall, by the specified deadline.

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General - Open to all Faculties
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria Deadline
Paul Berg Memorial Award Any Year 2, 3 or 4 up to $500 Involvement in extracurricular music activities on campus. Minimum 75% average for the term preceding.
October 31
C.U.P.E. Local 793 Award Any Any $500 Available to Union employees, their spouse, children, or grandchildren. Based on extracurricular/community involvement.
July 15
Jim Kalbfleisch Award Any Year 2, 3 or 4 $1,500 Minimum 75% average and demonstrated involvement in student government at UW.
October 15
*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
June 15
University of Waterloo 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.
June 15
Douglas T. Wright Award Any Any up to $1,500 Full-time students who have participated in a Waterloo 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.
June 15
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.
June 22
Sameer Ahuja Perseverance Award Any 1B or above varying Minimum average of 65% and demonstrated financial need. Students must demonstrate commitment to their studies while facing the challenges of a life threatening illness and/or physical disability.
October 31
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: Please note on the top of the bursary application form that you are applying for this award.
June 1
Waterloo 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.
June 15
Waterloo Full-Time Bursary Any Any varying Open to students who can demonstrate financial need as defined by OSAP or another provincial student loan program. Students must have applied for OSAP before they may be considered.
June 22
Waterloo 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.
June 22
Waterloo 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
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Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria
Deadline
Robert A. Fern Memorial Award Recreation & Leisure Studies Year 3 or 4
or Graduate students		 up to $400 Minimum 75% average. Open to students who have made a significant contribution through volunteer work with persons with disabilities, or applied research relevant to the lives of persons with disabilities.
November 1
Andrea Fraser Memorial Award Kinesiology Year 3 or 4 3 at $500 each Minimum 75% average. Interest in rehabilitation. Involvement in class and athletic endeavours.
November 1
Michael Gellner Memorial Scholarship

Health Studies & Kinesiology

3A, 3B, or 4A

up to $750

Minimum 80% and demonstrated interest in heart-related research.

November 1
Kate Kenny Memorial Award Kinesiology Year 3 or 4 up to $250 Good marks. Demonstrated interest in chiropractic health care in helping others through work as a varsity trainer or other related experience. Leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities and student organizations.
November 1
Warren Lavery Memorial Award Kinesiology Year 2 up to $750 Minimum 83% average. Extracurricular involvement and leadership with a strong emphasis on athletics.
November 1
Ron May Memorial Award Recreation & Leisure Studies Year 3 or 4 up to $750 Minimum 75% average. Involvement in intramural athletics, community recreation and sport activities. Open to both co-op and regular students.
November 1
Michael T. Sharratt Award Health Studies, Kinesiology, Recreation & Leisure Studies Year 3 or 4 $500 Minimum 75% average. Demonstrated involvement in sports and physical activities, and volunteer efforts in the community.

November 1
Marion J. Todd Memorial Award Health Studies Honours Co-op 3A, 3B or 4A $500 Minimum 75% average. Demonstrated interest in health-related research.
November 1
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Faculty of Arts
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria
Deadline
Arts Student Union Award Any Any up to $200 Minimum 70% average. Active involvement in Arts Student Union.
June 30
Robin K. Banks/Pacioli Fellowships BAFM 2B & 3B up to $1,500 Academit merit and involvement in extracurricular activities.
July 15
Kerr Ostrander Leadership for Tomorrow Award Any Year 3 or 4 up to $2,000 Open to students who demonstrate leadership through their studies, extracurricular activies, or community involvement.
June 15
SBLR LLP Award in Chartered Accountancy Accounting Year 2, 3 or 4 $1,000 Minimum 75% average. Open to students with extracurricular involvement and leadership potential.
October 15
University of Waterloo-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 2423
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.
Nantes/Chicoutimi Celebration Awards Any Any $500 - $1,000 Minimum overall average of 75%; participating in one of the aproved exchange programs between Nantes or Chicoutimi
July 15
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Faculty of Engineering
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria
Deadline
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.
May 31
Bereskin & Parr LLP Enterprise Award Electrical and Computer Engineering Year 4 $500 Marks (minimum 75% overall average); demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skills; research experience, etc.
May 31
Canadian Posture & Seating Center Scholarship Any Year 2, 3, 4 or Graduate Studies $1,000 - $2,500 Interest and ability in engineering and business directed toward the delivery of services which aid physically disadvantaged persons.
October 15 for Fall 2012
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 which aid physically disadvantaged persons.
June 15
Keith Carr Memorial Award Chemical 3A, 3B, or 4A up to $500 Good marks and strong leadership abilities.
June 30
Cooperators Group Ltd. Award Environmental 3A $750 Minimum 75% average. Demonstrated leadership ability and extracurricular involvement.
May 31
Delcan Corporation Scholarship Civil Year 4 $1,000 Demonstrated interest in structural, transportation, or water resource engineering through elective courses and work term experiences. Minimum 80% average. Preference will be given to students who have been involved in extracurricular or volunteer activities on campus or within the community.
May 31
Gerry Heckman Scholarship Electrical and Computer Engineering 4A $3,000 Minimum 80% average. Extracurricular or volunteer activities at UW or within community. Desire to purse graduate studies and/or a career in telecommunications or computing.
June 15
IESO Undergraduate Engineering Award Electrical, Computer or Nanotechnology Engineering 1B $4,000 Minimum 75% average. Strong communication skills, leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities.
July 31
Ledcor Group Upper-Year Scholarship Civil, Architecture, Environmental Engineering 2B, 3A or 3B $2,000 Minimum 80% average. Extracurricular involvement, and demonstration of leadership potential. Resume required.
October 15
Frank Lun Scholarship for Excellence Computer Science with Information Systems or Software Engineering Options, or Software Engineering students 4A $1,000 Minimum 80% average. Demonstrated leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular activities.
July 15
Richard (Rick) Matzeg Memorial Scholarship Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering 2B, 3A, 3B or 4A $600 Minimum 80% average; demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular involvement and/or volunteer activities.
May 31
MMM Group Upper-Year Scholarship Civil, Environmental Engineering 2B $4,000 Minimum 80% average. Demonstration of leadership potential and involvement in extracurricular activities. Resume required.
October 15
Ontario Power Generation Engineering Award Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Software Engineering 1B $2,400 Minimum 75% average. Open to women, aboriginal (native) Canadians, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Must demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and participate in extracurricular activities. Resume required.
July 31
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.
January 31 (4B)
March 31 (3B)
July 31 (1B) November 30 (2B)
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
May 31
Sandford Fleming Foundation (SFF) Engineering Student Exchange Scholarships Any Any $500-$2,000 A number of different awards are available for Engineering students who participate in exchange programs, including: M. Chandrasheker Memorial Fellowship for Pacific Rim Exchange Students; Dr. F. Hecker Exchange Scholarship; Sandford Fleming Foundation Exchange Fellowships; W.W. King Exchange Fellowships.
September 15
Narinder K. Sarin Scholarship for Creativity/Innovation Any Year 3 or 4 $1,000 Minimum 75% average. Open to students who can demonstrate innovative business ideas, entrepreneurial acumen, or who have a strong involvement in Engineering.
September 30
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.
May 15
Vahlenkamp Memorial Engineering Scholarship Any Year 3 $2,000 Minimum 80% average and extracurricular and volunteer involvement. Preference will be given to female students who are first generation Canadians.
July 30
Jack Wiseman Award Civil 3B or 4A $1,000 Open to students who are commited to construction or project management through course work, project work, or work term experience.

October 15
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.
Hira & Kamal Ahuja Engineering Award Any 2A to 4A Several at up to $1,500 each Good marks and demonstrated financial need. Preference given 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.
May 15
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - Northern Alberta Student Award Mechanical Any Varying Minimum 70% average and demonstrated financial need. 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.
June 1
Cooper Standard Automotive Award* Any - preference to Chemical & Mechanical & Systems Design Any up to $1,500 Good marks, leadership ability, and demonstrated financial need. Preference to applicants with a home address in Perth, Huron or Halton Counties.

NOTE: Both the special cover sheet and a bursary application form are required for this award.
June 15
*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
Garden Club of K-W Conservation Award ERS Year 4 $1,000 Minimum 75% average. Demonstrated interest in conservation through employment, volunteer initiatives, and course work.
October 15
Jack and Jean Nicol Award Any Year 3 or 4 up to $1,000 Open to undergraduate students enrolled in studies related to park planning and management or wildlife conservation. Must have a demonstrated interest in pursing a career in this field and a satisfactory academic record.
November 30
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.
I.O.D.E. Applied Ecology Award Any 4A $1,000 Academic excellence and financial need. Open to students enrolled in programs related to applied ecology. Letters of recommendation, a resume and a student budget are required.
September 30
Lorne Russwurm Memorial Award Geography Year 2, 3, or 4 varying Minimum 70% average and demonstrated financial need. Open to undergraduate and graduate students (preference to undergrads) who began their studies as mature students. Extracurricular involvement.
June 22
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Faculty of Mathematics
Award Name Department Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria
Deadline
CIBC Scholarship Co-op Computer Science, or Business Administration/Math Double Degree 2B or above $5,000 Minimum 80% average and must have completed three work terms. Must have a keen interest in working within the Financial industry.
May 31
Cooperators Group Ltd. Award Actuarial Science 3A up to $750 Minimum 75% average with demonstrated leadership and extracurricular involvement.
May 31
ITG Canada Corp. Women in Mathematics Scholarship Any 2A or above $2,500 Minimum 80% cumulative average. Proven ability to balance academic studies and active participation and demonstrated leadership in activites with the university and community. Must be interested in a career in Capital Markets.
May 31
K.C. Lee Computer Science Scholarship Computer Science 2B up to $1,000 Minimum 80% average. Commitment to Computer Science as evidenced by related work experience and/or special projects.
July 31
Frank Lun Scholarship for Excellence Computer Science with Information Systems or Software Engineering Options, or Software Engineering students 4A $1,000 Minimum 80% average. Demonstrated leadership ability through involvement in extracurricular activities.
July 15
Manulife Scholarship 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.
June 30
NZ/C Actuarial Science Scholarship Actuarial Science 3A, 3B or 4A up to $1,500 Good marks and participation in activities of a civic nature. Open to students with a demonstrated interest in achieving their FCIA designation.
May 31
Friar Luca Pacioli Fellowships Accountancy 2B & 3B up to $1,500 Good marks and involvement in extracurricular activities.
July 15
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.
October 15
Sun Life Financial Scholarship Actuarial Science Year 3 $5,000 Marks (minimum 80% cumulative average); demonstrated leadership; full course load (5 courses)
June 30
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.
Certified Management Accounting Bursary Business Administration Accounting or Mgmt CA 1B or above varying Open to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference to students who attended high school in the counties of Perth, Waterloo, or Wellington.
June 22
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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.
November 15
Paul Bossons Memorial Scholarship Pharmacy Year 3 $2,000 Minimum cumulative average of 80%; demonstrated interest in a career in independent community pharmacy practice.
July 15
Chinese Canadian Pharmacists' Association Award Pharmacy 2A or above $1,000 Minimum cumulative average of 75%. Demonstrated involvement in pharmacy and/or community related service.
October 15
Pfizer Inter-Professional Health Care Award Pharmacy Year 3 or 4 $2,500 Marks (minimum 75% cumulative average); Completed a co-op work term in an inter-professional environment May 31
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.
Elsie Chisholm IODE Bursary Pharmacy Any $500 Open to students with demonstrated financial need. Preference to students who attended high school in Oakville, ON.
June 30
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International Experience Awards

Award Name Faculty/Program Term to Apply Award Value Award Criteria
Deadline
Faculty of Environment Alumni Academic Travel Award Faculty of Environment 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.
June 1
Faculty of Science Educational Travel Award Faculty of Science Any $500 For Science students who participate in an International Exchange program or International Public Service program.
November 15
Sandford Fleming Foundation (SFF) Engineering Student Exchange Scholarships Faculty of Engineering Any $500-$2,000 A number of different awards are available for Engineering students who participate in exchange programs, including: M. Chandrasheker Memorial Fellowship for Pacific Rim Exchange Students; Dr. F. Hecker Exchange Scholarship; Sandford Fleming Foundation Exchange Fellowships; W.W. King Exchange Fellowships.
September 15
UW-Manulife Community & World Service Award Faculty of Arts, Co-op programs 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 Any up to $1,500 Full-time students who have participated in a Waterloo 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.
June 15

 

Application Form 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.
July 15 for Fall 2012 term experience
Ron Eydt Travel Award Any 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.
July 15 for Fall 2012 term experiences
C.D. Howe Memorial Foundation Bursaries for International Trade Faculty of Arts, International Trade Specialization Year 3 or 4 Several up to $2,000 each Full-time undergraduate students who will be undertaking an international work or study experience; based on marks and financial need.
July 15 for Fall 2012 term experiences
David Johnston International Experience Awards Any Any $2,500 - $10,000 Full-time undergraduate students who are participating in an international experience. Experiences can include an official academic exchange, a study term related to academic requirements, a nominally paid or volunteer co-op work term, or a volunteer placement.
July 15 for Fall 2012 experiences
David Johnston International Experience Awards - Lebovic Foundation Any Any $2,500 - $10,000 Full-time undergraduate or graduate who are participating in an international experience to Israel. Experiences can include an official academic exchange, a study term related to academic requirements, a nominally paid or volunteer co-op work term, or a volunteer placement.
July 15 for Fall 2012 experiences
Kavelman-Fonn Foundation International Experience Award Any Term preceding departure up to $2,500 - $10,000 Minimum 75% cumulative average; open to Undergraduate students who are participating in an international volunteer experienceor an international co-op work term providing little or no remuneration. Students must be completing a humanitarian work experience in a developing country or an international field placement required for degree completion.
July 15 for Fall 2012 volunteer term
Nantes/Chicoutimi Celebration Awards Faculty of Arts Any $500-$1,000 Minimum overall average of 75%; participating in one of the approved exchange programs between Nantes or Chicoutimi
July 15
*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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