Mary N. Bales Entrance Scholarships
Scholarships, valued at up to $4,000 each, are awarded annually to outstanding students admitted to first year of an undergraduate program in any Faculty at the University of Waterloo. This fund was established in 2004 by Mary Bales, MA English 1972 and M Phil 1973 and 2002 recipient of the Arts Alumni Achievement Award.
BMO Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
Several scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded annually to outstanding students entering first year at the University of Waterloo, St. Jerome's University, or Renison College. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Bank of Montreal. It is BMO's desire to make continuous learning a reality for everyone by creating opportunity for students at all levels and in every stage of life.
Hong Kong Alumni Association Entrance Awards
One award, valued at $1,000, is made available each year through donations from University of Waterloo alumni living in Hong Kong. Outstanding students who currently reside in or who previously resided in Hong Kong and who are entering full-time studies at the University of Waterloo are eligible to apply, provided they are willing to pledge to return to Hong Kong after graduation. The award is not based on academic excellence alone; other factors such as personality, initiative, and community involvement will also be considered. Interested students must submit an application, available on the Prospective Student Website at www.findoutmore.uwaterloo.ca/financing/schshp.htm , by May 1st.
Magnum Centennial Scholarship
One scholarship, valued at up to $2,500, is awarded annually to an outstanding student entering Year One of a University of Waterloo program. No application is required. This fund is made possible through donations received from the former Wean Canada Ltd. Company in honour of Canada's Centennial in 1967.
Purdy Crawford Undergraduate Scholarships
An endowment fund has been established by Purdy Crawford, a former member of the University’s Board of Governors. Two or more scholarships, valued at $4,000 each, will be awarded annually to outstanding students entering first year in any program at the University of Waterloo. This fund actively demonstrates Mr. Crawford's passion for learning and his dynamic support for the advancement of education.
University of Waterloo Alumni Scholarships
Several entrance scholarships, valued at up to $4,800 over four years, are provided from an endowment fund established by Alumni. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students entering each Faculty. The criteria for awarding and renewing these scholarships will be determined by the awarding Faculty.
University of Waterloo Scholarship Fund
Scholarships of varying amounts are awarded, as funds permit, to outstanding students entering Year One of a University of Waterloo program. This fund has been established through the generous donations of friends of the University of Waterloo.
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award Series
Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award
The Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation offers several awards each year to outstanding students entering participating universities. The awards are based on academic standing, evidence of moral force of character, capacity to lead and to motivate fellow students, extracurricular attainments, and evidence of a strong commitment to the community, both within and outside the school. Awards are valued at up to $4,000 per term and are renewable for up to three years. Students may apply on their own or be nominated by their high school. Further information can be obtained from your high school guidance office or from the Foundation's website at www.cmsf.ca . Inquiries should be made in September in order to meet the Fall deadlines.
University of Waterloo – Canadian Merit Scholarship
The University of Waterloo will award national award winners a tuition scholarship up to a maximum of $4,000 per term. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years as well.
Wiegand Foundation/Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
The Wiegand Foundation supports the goals of the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation and joins the University of Waterloo in recognizing national winners of the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award. A national winner of a Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award entering Year One as a full-time student in a degree program at the University of Waterloo is awarded the Wiegand Foundation/Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Scholarship in Year One. This award consists of a tuition scholarship up to a maximum of $4,000. Those who renew the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Award in Years Two, Three, and Four will receive the University of Waterloo – Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Scholarship.
Wiegand Foundation Scholarships
A number of scholarships valued at $500 to $1,000 may be awarded to those receiving Honours Citations and Provincial or Regional Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation Scholarship winners attending the University of Waterloo. Selection of the winners occurs in the Winter term of each year. No application is necessary.
Waterloo County Series
University of Waterloo – Waterloo County Entrance Scholarships
The University of Waterloo is pleased to offer several scholarships to outstanding students entering the University from eligible secondary schools in the Region of Waterloo. These scholarships are funded in part by the Ford S. Kumpf Endowment Fund, the Gladys and Norman Raiter Memorial Endowment Fund, the Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Snider Memorial Endowment Fund, and the Waterloo County Entrance Scholarship Endowment Fund. The scholarships are valued at up to $4,000 payable over two years. Walter A. Bean Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation Scholarship
One or more awards, valued at $2,000 each, are presented to University of Waterloo – Waterloo County Entrance Scholarship recipients who have achieved high academic standing combined with outstanding leadership and good citizenship through involvement in extracurricular activities within the school or community. These awards honour the late Walter A. Bean, LLD, a distinguished friend of the University and business and community leader in Kitchener-Waterloo for several decades.
Ross & Doris Dixon Waterloo Region Entrance Scholarship
Two scholarships, valued at $2,500, will be awarded to outstanding students entering the University of Waterloo from the secondary schools in the Region of Waterloo. These scholarships are made possible by donations from Ross & Doris Dixon, friends of the University. Joseph H. Lang Scholarship
A $5,000 scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student entering Year One; $3,000 is payable in Year One and $2,000 in Year Two provided the recipient achieves an overall average of 80%. Preference is given to those who are Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and who attended an eligible secondary school in the Region of Waterloo. The scholarship honours the Lang family which operated one of the largest and most important businesses in the Waterloo region for 130 years. Women of Waterloo County Scholarship
An annual scholarship, valued at $1,000, has been established by the Canadian Federation of University Women, Kitchener-Waterloo, to recognize and encourage leadership among students from the Region of Waterloo. Recipients of a University of Waterloo - Waterloo County Entrance Entrance Scholarship or the Joseph H. Lang Scholarship will be invited to apply. Preference will be given to female students. Funding for this scholarship comes from proceeds from the sale of Women of Waterloo County, a book highlighting the achievements of local women.