Suitably qualified students from all over the world with excellent academic and personal achievement who are looking to study an undergraduate degree program in Canada from 2027 are invited to apply for the Entrance Scholarships 2027 at University of Waterloo.
The Entrance Scholarships 2027 at University of Waterloo are awarded primarily on academic and personal achievement to eligible students starting full-time first-year degree studies and are beginning university or college for the first time in September 2027 with an Undergraduate Scholarships worth CAD $10,000, alongside other benefits.
University of Waterloo normally awards scholarships in mid-May once they receive updated grades from Ontario high schools. Details will be listed in your Waterloo applicant portal starting in mid-May.
The university’s entrance funding opportunities include:
- International Student Entrance Scholarship: CAD $10,000 for eligible international fee-paying students.
- President’s Scholarship of Distinction: CAD $2,000 for students with admission averages of 95% or higher, plus opportunities for additional research and international experience awards.
- President’s Scholarship: CAD $2,000 for admission averages between 90% and 94.9%.
- Merit Scholarship: CAD $1,000 for admission averages between 85% and 89.9%.
- Faculty-Specific Scholarships: Additional awards with varying values and eligibility requirements.
Note: Students may qualify for more than one scholarship, depending on the award conditions.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Apply for admission to an eligible full-time, first-year undergraduate degree programme.
- Meet the university’s academic and programme-specific admission requirements.
- Demonstrate academic achievement and other qualifications required for their selected scholarship.
- Meet any additional faculty-specific eligibility requirements.
- Submit separate scholarship applications where required.
Scholarship Benefits
- CAD $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship, applied towards first-year tuition fees.
- CAD $1,000–$2,000 through the university’s Merit and President’s entrance scholarships.
- Additional faculty-specific scholarships, including selected awards worth several thousand dollars.
- Opportunities for further research and international experience funding under the President’s Scholarship of Distinction.
The CAD $10,000 international scholarship is normally applied in two instalments of CAD $5,000 towards the first and second terms.
These scholarships provide financial assistance but do not necessarily cover the full cost of tuition, accommodation and living expenses.
Method of Application
To apply for the Entrance Scholarships 2027 at University of Waterloo, follow these steps:
- Visit the University of Waterloo’s official undergraduate admission portal.
- Choose an eligible undergraduate programme and review its admission requirements.
- Submit an application through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
- Complete any additional admission requirements and submit the necessary documents.
- Check the Waterloo applicant portal for admission updates and scholarship information.
- Apply separately for any additional scholarships that require an application.
Note: No separate application is required for the CAD $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship or the university’s standard President’s and Merit entrance scholarships.
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts and secondary school qualifications.
- Proof of English-language proficiency, where required.
- Admission Information Form (AIF), where applicable.
- Supplementary materials or interviews for certain programmes.
- Additional supporting documents for scholarships requiring separate applications.
Application Deadline:
- 15 January 2027 (for Engineering programmes)
- 1 February 2027 (for other undergraduate programmes)
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
