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University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarships

Scholarship Value $20,000

Number of Scholarships 150

Scholarships allow us to celebrate and recognize your achievements! Entrance scholarships are available if you're starting full-time first-year degree studies and are beginning university or college for the first time.

Scholarships are awarded primarily on academic and personal achievement. Bursaries, another type of assistance, are awarded based on financial need.

Scholarships are normally awarded in mid-May once we receive updated grades from Ontario high schools. Details will be listed in your Waterloo applicant portal starting in mid-May.

  • President's Scholarship of Distinction (admission average of 95% or higher)
  • President's Scholarship (admission average of 90 - 94.9%)
  • Merit Scholarship (admission average of 85 - 89.9%)
  • President's and Merit Scholarships eligibility and conditions

Scholarships and awards that require an application

  • AWARDS FOR BLACK AND INDIGENOUS STUDENTS (UP TO $40,000)
  • SCHULICH LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS IN ENGINEERING, MATH, AND SCIENCE (UP TO $120,000)
  • FOR MATH AND ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS (UP TO $50,000)
  • OTHER AWARDS (UP TO $20,000)