The following awards are for student-athletes and/or for students who participate in the University of Waterloo athletics program in some capacity. Selection may be based on athletic ability or participation, and possibly on academic achievement, leadership, or financial need. Specific criteria are noted in each award description. Only athletic awards with a financial need component require an application for consideration. Recipients will be selected by the Director of Athletics through consultation with coaches and the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office. Athletic awards must comply with the award policies of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) as determined on an annual basis.
Athletic Council Student-Athlete Award
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established by the Interuniversity Athletic Council for student-athletes in their second year or beyond who are members of a varsity team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to a varsity team or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Interested students must complete the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application form available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office website. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Campus Recreation Bursary
This bursary may be awarded annually to a student, or students, who display strong leadership contribution to the Campus Recreation programs. This leader must have a strong academic standing achieving 65% or better in the previous term. Financial need is a component of the bursary. The award is open to all full-time students at Waterloo. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Athletic Excellence Awards
Up to two awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team.
Ross and Doris Dixon Student Athlete Award
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established by Ross and Doris Dixon for upper-year students who are members of a varsity team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Interested students must complete the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application form available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office website. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Benoit and Sylvia Drouin Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the UW Football Team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Benoit and Sylvia Drouin.
Mark Forster Memorial Award
This $500 award was established by friends, relatives, and classmates of Mark Cameron Forster, BSc, in recognition of his contributions to the Kinesiology and Athletics programs at the University of Waterloo. The award will be presented annually to a third- or fourth-year Kinesiology student who has achieved a minimum B average, has participated in varsity athletics, has a high level of involvement in the athletics program and has contributed to the Kinesiology program as a Kinesiology Student Association member or through other activities. Applications must be submitted by January 15 each year.
Don Hayes Memorial Award
This award, valued at up to $500, is given annually to a deserving undergraduate student-athlete who has a minimum B average and has made a contribution to the University or community through involvement in extracurricular activities with emphasis on athletics and sport therapy.
Linda Kieswetter Athletic Excellence Awards
Several awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school.
Norman McClean Men’s Hockey Athletic Excellence Award
One award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the UW Men’s Hockey Team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Don and Rosemarie McClean in honour of Norman McClean.
Don McCrae Basketball Bursary
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established for students in their second year or beyond who are members of the University of Waterloo men's or women's varsity basketball squad or have contributed to the team in another capacity. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the men's/women's varsity basketball program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Interested students must complete an undergraduate bursary application form available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office website. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Mike Moser Memorial Award
This award is given annually to a deserving upper-year, student-athlete who displays exceptional athletic talent and contribution to their team as well as academic success.
Roger and Mary Moser Athletic Award
One or more awards are given annually to the student-athlete(s) that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards reward athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team.
University of Waterloo Swim Team Excellence Award
Two or more awards are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the University of Waterloo Swim Team. The awards recognize and encourage members to achieve a level of performance in the sport of swimming that scores points for the team at the OUA conference championships.
University of Waterloo Swimming Legacy Fund
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established for students in their second year or beyond who are members of the University of Waterloo men's or women's varsity swimming team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the varsity swimming program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Interested students must complete the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application form available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office website. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Warrior Excellence Awards
One or more awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards reward athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team.
Warrior Football Award
One or more awards, ranging from $250 to $1,500 have been established for students in second year or beyond who are members of the University of Waterloo men's varsity football team or have contributed to the team in another capacity. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the men's varsity football program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Interested students must complete the University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office website. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.