Alumni Affairs Scholarship
A scholarship, valued at $1,250, is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three or Four in any program at the University of Waterloo. The student must be the child of an alumnus of the University of Waterloo and must have a minimum overall average or 80%. Preference will be given to students who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Office of Alumni Affairs. Applications must be submitted by February 15th.
Paul Berg Memorial Award
One award, valued at up to $1,000, may be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in second year or above who demonstrates his/her involvement in extracurricular music activities on campus, and who has attained at least a B average during the most recently preceding term of studies. The award is made possible by friends of Paul Berg, Director of the University Centre of the Arts, 1960-1975, and conductor of the Schneider Male Chorus, 1942-1975. Applications must be submitted by October 31st each year.
Doreen Brisbin Award
An award, valued at $1,000, is awarded annually to a female student entering Year Four of an Honours program in which women are currently underrepresented. Currently these programs include all Engineering programs, most Mathematics programs, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Economics, but are subject to change as the student population changes. Eligibility will be based on academic standing and demonstration of a sincere interest in and commitment to the area of study in which the student is enrolled. Interested third-year female students should apply by April 30th. This fund is made possible by donations from friends and colleagues of Dr. Brisbin in recognition of her contributions as a former Chemistry professor and an Honorary Member of the University.
C.U.P.E. Local 793 Award
Several awards, valued at $500 each or more, are available to deserving full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular or volunteer activities and who have a minimum overall average of 70%. Work experiences and financial need may also be considered. Applicants must be a Union employee, a spouse of a Union employee or a child or grandchild of a Union employee. Interested students should submit an application prior to the study term by July 15, November 15 or March 15.
e-launch Awards
Up to five awards, valued at $4,000 each, will be provided each term to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in CBET’s Enterprise Co-op Initiative (E Co-op) on the basis of academic achievement, the viability of the proposed business, and preparedness to lead a venture. Interested students should submit an application at least two months before the beginning of the planned E Co-oop term. This fund is made possible by a donation from Nigel Stokes, MASc 1983, to enable aspiring entrepreneurs to spend one or more Co-op terms developing their businesses.
Federation of Students Leadership Awards
Up to three awards, valued at $1,000 each, are provided annually to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in any program at uWaterloo who have made meaningful contributions through extracurricular activities associated with the Federation of Students. Interested students should submit a letter (maximum two pages) and a resume by October 15th. This fund is made possible by a gift from The Federation of Students.
Governor General's Academic Medal
The Governor General of Canada provides three silver medals annually to the undergraduate students graduating with the highest academic standing.
Jim Kalbfleisch Award
An award, valued at up to $1,500, is awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program in any Faculty who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and who has demonstrated their involvement in student government at the University of Waterloo. Interested students should submit an application by October 15th. This fund is made possible by a donation from Jim Kalbfleisch and his friends and family in honour of his retirement.
James D. Leslie Prize
The James D. Leslie Prize is awarded to a student who has achieved a first-class standing and who has earned at least half of the credits for the undergraduate degree through online courses at the University of Waterloo. Graduates from both Spring and Fall convocation ceremonies are candidates for the Prize, which is awarded at Fall convocation. Recipients receive a certificate and a financial award. The Prize is named for James D. Leslie, a professor of Physics at the University of Waterloo, who conceived and initiated the “Online” program (formerly referred to as Correspondence or Distance Education).
NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards tenable at the University of Waterloo
NSERC rewards excellence and nurtures Canada’s brightest young minds by funding top science and engineering students in Canada’s post-secondary institutions. NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards enable the recipient to gain research experience by working full time with an NSERC grant holder on a research project in a university laboratory. These awards have a minimum value of $4,500 (plus a possible 25% supplement from uWaterloo), over 16 weeks. Please see the Graduate Studies Office web page for further details and application information at: http://www.grad.uwaterloo.ca/scholarships/usra.html#application
Catharine Scott Federation Orientation Committee Leader Award
An award, valued at $500, is provided to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program at the University of Waterloo who has demonstrated leadership through involvement and dedication to the Federation Orientation Committee (FOC). Candidates must have a minimum overall average of 70%. This fund is made possible by donations received in honour of Catharine Scott upon her retirement from the University of Waterloo. Catharine was a tremendous supporter of the student experience at Waterloo during her 36 year career, most recently as Associate Provost Human Relations and Student Services. This award is intended to show appreciation for the leaders involved in the FOC who spend countless hours working to ensure the best possible experience for incoming students.
Sigma Chi Leadership Award
One award, valued at $1,000, is offered by the Sigma Chi Canadian Foundation to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year One of any program who has demonstrated strong academic achievement, outstanding leadership, and good character through involvement in extracurricular activities within the school or community. Since the Theta Psi chapter of Sigma Chi established itself at uWaterloo in 1987, Sigma Chi has been an organization for serious-minded young men to grow into values-based leaders and develop lifelong ideals together. This award is intended to recognize a student who has displayed similar leadership qualities. Interested male or female students are invited to apply by October 15th.
University of Waterloo 50th Anniversary Undergraduate Scholarship
2007 marked the University of Waterloo’s 50th Anniversary with the theme, the spirit of ‘why not’. This theme aptly describes University of Waterloo’s entrepreneurial heritage and its philosophy for the future. Talented people are at the heart of this pioneering spirit, and it is an appropriate time in the University’s history to build an endowment which will provide scholarships to University of Waterloo students in perpetuity. Many sponsors from the community have given generously to help establish this fund. Several scholarships will be available to full-time, undergraduate students in any Faculty who have completed Year One, Two or Three with an 80% average or higher.
University of Waterloo Alumni Gold Medals
University of Waterloo Alumni provide a maximum of six gold medals annually to be awarded in recognition of academic excellence. Each medal will be awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty. The medals may be awarded, at either the Spring or Fall Convocation, as follows: one each to a student in each of the six Faculties of the University who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance on completion of an undergraduate degree.
University of Waterloo Staff Association Award
Each term, up to two awards, valued at $500 each, are provided to deserving full- or part-time undergraduate students in a degree program at the University of Waterloo who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular or volunteer activities and who have a minimum overall average of 70%. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a current member of the Staff Association or be the child, spouse, grandchild, or dependent of a current Staff Association member. Financial need may also be considered in the selection process. This award is sponsored by the University of Waterloo Staff Association and further supported by the Education Credit Union. Interested students should submit an application during the study term by October 15, February 15 or June 15.