University is a big investment. But there are ways that Waterloo and the Government of Ontario can help!
Entrance Scholarships
- Available to any student entering a first-year program and beginning post-secondary studies for the first time in September 2012.
- Awarded automatically if your admission average is 80% or higher.
Admission Average |
Scholarship |
Amount |
95% + |
President's Scholarship of Distinction |
$2,000 + $1,500 International Experience Award and/or $1,500 Research Award |
90 - 94.9% |
President's Scholarship |
$2,000 |
85 - 89.9% |
Merit Scholarship |
$1,000 |
80 - 84.9% |
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Entrance Scholarship |
$500 |
For details on these, including eligibility and conditions, and information about additional entrance scholarships, visit the Scholarship section of the Find Out More website.
Bursaries
- Funding based on financial need
- Range in value from $500 - $4000
For information about qualifications and application deadlines visit the Bursaries section of the Find Out More website.
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
If you are an Ontario resident, OSAP provides government loans and bursaries to help finance your education. For more information, visit the Financial Aid section of the Find Out More website.