University of Waterloo Scholarships Overview
Applications Open: International students are encouraged to apply for the University of Waterloo Scholarships in Canada for the 2024-2025 session. These fully funded scholarships are available for Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. Students from all over the world can apply without an application fee. All academic fields are available, including Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Law, Computer Science, and Information Technology.
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Waterloo Scholarships cover all expenses related to study, including:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Food allowance
- Medical insurance
- Book allowance
- Airfare tickets
University Details
The University of Waterloo, established on July 1, 1957, is a leading public research university in Canada. It ranks 10th overall among Canadian universities and 166th globally according to the QS World Ranking. The university offers a unique learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality research opportunities.
Scholarship Description
- Country: Canada
- Host Institute: University of Waterloo
- Course Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligibility: International students
- Deadline: Different for each program
Offered Programs
The University of Waterloo offers a wide range of programs for the 2024-2025 academic year:
Undergraduate Programs:
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Architectural Engineering
- Architecture
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Fine Arts
- Geography and Environmental Management
- Health Studies
- Kinesiology
- Management Engineering
- Nanotechnology Engineering
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physics and Astronomy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Systems Design Engineering
Master’s and PhD Programs:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Architecture
- Biology
- Biostatistics
- Business and Entrepreneurship
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Climate Change
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Economics
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- English
- Environment and Business
- Fine Arts
- Geography
- Health Informatics
- Kinesiology
- Management Sciences
- Mathematics for Teachers
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Planning
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Pure Mathematics
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainability Management
- Systems Design Engineering
- Vision Science
Financial Coverage
The scholarships provide comprehensive financial support:
- Monthly stipend
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Food allowance
- Medical insurance
- Book allowance
- Airfare tickets
Scholarships without Separate Application
Students are automatically considered for several scholarships upon admission, including:
- Presidential Scholarships: $2,000
- International Award: $1,500
- Merit Scholarships: $1,000
- Alumni and Donor Sponsored Scholarships: $1,000 – $5,000
- International Student Scholarships: $10,000 each
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be an international student
- For undergraduate programs, a higher secondary school education or equivalent is required
- For Master’s degree programs, an undergraduate degree is required
- For PhD programs, a Master’s degree is required
- English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) if the applicant’s mother tongue is not English
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents during the online application:
- Higher Secondary School Certificate for undergraduate programs
- Transcript of Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs
- Transcript of Master’s degree for PhD programs
- Statement of Interest or Motivational letter
- Research Proposal or Study Plan (for Master’s and PhD programs)
- Passport
- Two Recommendation Letters
- English Test Score
Application Deadline
The deadline varies for each program. Students must apply online before the respective program’s deadline.
How to Apply
The application process is entirely online. There is no need to submit a separate application for scholarships. Students applying for admission for the 2024-2025 academic year will be automatically considered for scholarships.