Scholarship Value $5,000

Number of Scholarships 1000

What is a bursary?

A bursary is money given to a student based on financial need rather than on academic achievement. You don't need to pay back any money you're awarded as a bursary.

Bursaries for Ontario residents

Approximately 1,000 first-year Waterloo students who are Ontario residents with financial need and who are starting university or college for the first time may receive a Waterloo entrance bursary, valued from $1,000 to $5,000.

How to apply

1. Starting February 1, log in to Quest. Under the Finances menu, click the link to the Entrance Bursary Application.
2. Complete the quick eligibility check (You must be an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP.)
3. Fill in all fields on the application. You will need income and tax information for the previous year from your parents, guardians, or spouse.
4. Click "Agree" online to submit your application.