Scholarship Description:
Under University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship Canada functions are being invited from eligible candidates. Domestic Students, International Students are eligible to observe for this program.
The scholarship permits Masters, PhD degree programm(s) in the discipline of All Subjects taught at University of Waterloo . Interested candidates can also observe for the scholarship as per set deadline. The software cut-off date is Open
Subjects offered and Degree Programs under University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship Canada :
You can apply for All Subjects taught at University of Waterloo
Funded by: University of Waterloo.
The University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship, normally valued at $1,000 per term for up to three terms, is awarded to graduate students registered full time in a Master’s or Doctoral program at the University of Waterloo.
Eligible students must have a minimum first-class (80%) cumulative average in their current program or over the last two full-time academic years and be within the time limits of their graduate program. No application is required, graduate departments will nominate eligible students automatically based on their allocation of funds.
Scholarships benefits and value for University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship Canada
Sponsor Value
Normally a minimum of $1,000 per term for up to three terms (value and duration may vary, depending on other funding the student may be receiving).Eligibility Criteria
- Domestic and international graduate students registered full time in a Master’s or Doctoral program.
- Minimum first-class (80%) cumulative average in the current program or over the last two full-time academic years required.
- Must be within the time limits of the program.
- No application is required. Departments will nominate students automatically based on their allocation of funds.
English language proficiency (ELP)
The official language of instruction at the University of Waterloo is English. It’s our responsibility to ensure that all students have the English language skills required to be successful.
Please visit the GSPA webpage for COVID-19 updates for graduate students for more ELP test taker options while ELP Testing Centres remain closed.
Accepted ELP tests:
- Internet-based TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
- We are not accepting TOEFL MyBestTM scores to meet the ELP requirement, the required scores must be met in a single test.
- When ordering your TOEFL from the Education Testing Service (ETS) use:
- Institution code – 0996 (University of Waterloo).
- Department code – 01 (Graduate Studies).
- IELTS (academic) – International English Language Testing System
- C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
- CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language
- PTE (academic) – Pearson Test of English
- EFAS – English for Academic Success
It is important to know:
- ELP scores are valid for two years from the test date.
- Visit our program pages for specific ELP program requirements.
- Letters from your university stating the medium of instruction is English do not satisfy Waterloo admission requirements.
- Complete your test at least two months before the application deadline to ensure your scores reach us in time. It will take 4-6 weeks for your official test score to reach Waterloo.
- Learn more about our ELP tests and scores in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.
Conditional English language proficiency admission
- If you are applying to a graduate program, have supplied an ELP test but and are slightly below the required score, conditional admission may be offered.
- If you are applying with a sponsorship that includes funding for English language studies, conditional admission may be offered.
ELP exemptions
You are exempt from submitting an English language proficiency examination score if any one of the following conditions is true at the time of application to Waterloo:
- You have completed three or more years of post-secondary education at a Canadian institution or university. or
- You have completed a graduate degree at a Canadian university. or
- You have completed three or more years of post-secondary education, or completed a graduate degree in an exempt country listed below. or
- You have been employed for at least three years in a position in which English was the language of business in a country listed below. or
- You have completed three or more years of post-secondary education, or completed a graduate degree at a university where English is listed as the only language of instruction on the International Association of Universities World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Note: ELP exemption from a WHED institution expires two years after graduation.
Scholarships benefits and value for University of Waterloo Graduate Scholarship Canada
Application Procedure
Student selected automatically by Faculty/Department