University of Waterloo Waterloo Scholarships- Eligibility & Scholarship Amount 2026
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UWaterloo offers generous automatic consideration for most scholarships. New international students admitted for Fall 2026 receive a $10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship. Additional merit-based awards range from $2,000 to $80,000+ over multiple years.
Key options:
- President’s Scholarships and Faculty-specific awards (Engineering, Math, Science).
- International Master’s Award of Excellence (up to $2,500 per term).
- International Doctoral Student Award.
- Renewable scholarships based on academic performance.
Many awards are automatic upon admission; others require separate applications. Strong academics, leadership, and extracurriculars improve chances.
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University of Waterloo - Scholarships
January 15 for Engineering programs and January 30 for most other undergraduate programs (for Fall intake).
Verified AnswerEligible for Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), with strong pathways to permanent residency.
Verified AnswerYes, highly ranked globally with excellent co-op placements and research facilities.
Verified AnswerDynamic with 300+ clubs, strong athletics, entrepreneurship events, and a diverse international community.
Verified AnswerUndergraduate tuition typically CAD $53,000 – $75,000 per year depending on the program, plus living expenses.
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