University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship

University of Waterloo

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year degree programmes (some programmes, transfer students admitted with credits and 2+2 programme students are excluded). No application is required.

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About this opportunity

Waterloo gives eligible admitted international students a CAD 10,000 entrance scholarship automatically.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year degree programmes (some programmes, transfer students admitted with credits and 2+2 programme students are excluded). No application is required.
2. Note the deadline. Not applicable (awarded automatically to eligible students; it appears in the Waterloo applicant portal from mid-April) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
2. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
3. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
4. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.
5. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.
6. Have your SOP and CV reviewed by someone who has seen successful applications before you submit.

Quick answers

Who can apply for University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship?

International fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year degree programmes (some programmes, transfer students admitted with credits and 2+2 programme students are excluded). No application is required.

What does University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship cover?

CAD 10,000, paid as two CAD 5,000 instalments toward first- and second-term tuition

When is the deadline for University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship?

Not applicable (awarded automatically to eligible students; it appears in the Waterloo applicant portal from mid-April) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship?

Host countries: Canada.

What documents do I need for University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship?

Passport or national ID; Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose or motivation letter (if requested); Reference or recommendation letters (if requested); Admission or offer letter for your chosen programme; English-language test result or other language proof (if required); Anything else listed on the official page (this list is a typical checklist - always confirm there).

How much work is the University of Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship application?

Low: No application