The following awards are for undergraduate students who plan to participate in an international study, work, or volunteer experience. Selection may be based on academic achievement, leadership, or financial need. Specific criteria are noted in each award description as well as any Faculty or program restrictions. These awards are intended to assist students with the higher costs associated with travel, living, or educational expenses while participating in the international experience. Conversely, some awards are intended to provide assistance upon return to full-time study at UW, following an international volunteer experience.
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University Travel Award
The Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has established an award for University of Waterloo students who are approved to participate in the study abroad program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem or the Rothberg International School, and who have demonstrated financial need. Undergraduate and graduate students in all Faculties and plans, who are in good academic standing, are invited to apply. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents, and have lived in Ontario for the entire 12-month period prior to beginning their post-secondary education.
M. Chandrashekar Memorial Fellowship for Pacific Rim Exchange Students
This fellowship has been established in memory of the late M. Chandrashekar, who had an abiding interest in co-operation between the University of Waterloo and countries in Asia. Undergraduate Engineering students who participate in one of the active exchange programs between the University of Waterloo and overseas engineering schools in countries of the Pacific Rim region (including Australia and New Zealand) are eligible for the fellowship. Recipients must be on the Dean's Honours list prior to the exchange and before receiving the fellowship. The value of the award is $2,000. At most, one fellowship will be awarded each year. Applications are due on September 15 each year
Faculty of Environment Alumni Academic Travel Award
Four awards, valued at $500 each, are awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in Year Three or Four in the Faculty of Environment who have been accepted to study abroad on an official academic exchange agreement. Interested students are required to submit an application as well as an essay on their exchange destination by June 1st. Recipients of other major UW educational travel awards are not eligible. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Faculty of Environment Alumni.
JR Coutts International Experience Awards
Several awards, valued at $2,000 each, are available each year for undergraduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience and who are in good academic standing. Interested students should apply by March 31st each year.
JR Coutts International Experience Bursaries
Several bursaries, valued up to $1,500 each, are available each year for undergraduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international work or study experience, who have a financial need, and who are in good academic standing. Interested students should apply by March 31st each year.
JR Coutts "Students Without Borders" Awards
Several awards, valued at $2,500 each, are available each year for undergraduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in a "students without borders" initiative. Selection is based on strong academic achievement with preference going to students who demonstrate a willingness to work in a third-world country. Interested students should apply by March 31st each year.
Ron Eydt Travel Award
Undergraduate students who participate in one of the approved full-time exchange programs between the University of Waterloo and other universities may be eligible for financial assistance through the Ron Eydt Travel Award. Students must apply in the term preceding their departure. Students must have demonstrated University of Waterloo student leadership and campus involvement, have maintained a minimum B overall average, and must demonstrate financial need. A portion of the funds is restricted to students who have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education.
Faculty of Arts Asian International Experience Bursaries
Full-time undergraduate Arts students who participate in an approved University of Waterloo study exchange or a work or volunteer experience in Japan, Vietnam or another Asian country, are eligible to apply for assistance from the Faculty of Arts Asian International Experience Bursary Fund. Students must apply in the term preceding their departure. The successful candidates will have achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and will have demonstrated financial need. Students should apply using the Full-time Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application by the published deadline.
Faculty of Science Foundation Educational Travel Award
The Faculty of Science Foundation offers awards to undergraduate students in Science who participate in International Exchange Programs. Up to four of these awards of $500 each are available every academic year. Application forms are available in the Science Undergraduate Office, ESC 253, and are due by March 15th.
Sandford Fleming Foundation Exchange Scholarships
Up to six scholarships, valued at $800 each, are awarded each fall to undergraduate Engineering students who participate in one of the exchange programs between the University of Waterloo and overseas engineering schools. Recipients must be on the Dean's Honours list or have other high academic standing prior to the exchange and before receiving the scholarship. Applications are due on September 15 each year and will be awarded through the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office.
Harrison International Experience Award
An award has been established by UW alumna Judith Harrison and her husband Gary. Full-time students in any program who are qualified to participate in one of the University of Waterloo's approved international exchange or study abroad programs are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on demonstrated financial need and leadership ability as evidenced by involvement in on-campus and community extracurricular activities. One month preceding the exchange/study abroad program, candidates should apply on a University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application form and supply official written confirmation of their participation. Candidates must be Canadian citizens who have lived in Ontario during the entire 12-month period prior to beginning their post-secondary education.
Dr. F. Hecker Exchange Scholarship
The Dr. F. Hecker Exchange Scholarship is an annual award given by the Sandford Fleming Foundation to an outstanding undergraduate Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, who is participating in one of the Faculty's student exchange programs. It honours the contribution of Dr. Hecker of Technische Universtat Braunschweig, who distinguished himself by his dedication to the exchange program, and in the particular care he took of Waterloo participants. The value of the award is $1,000. Applications are due on September 15 each year.
Winifred Hewetson Awards in Community and World Service
One or more awards, valued at approximately $1,000 to $1,500, have been established by the Carold Institute for the Study of Citizenship in Social Change in honour of Winifred Hewetson, to assist students who complete a work term in the service of others locally, nationally, or abroad with little or no remuneration. Funds would not be used to provide any co-op salary, rather to assist students in paying their subsequent term's tuition. Preference will be given to students who have completed a work term at an organization that engages in public advocacy. Information and applications are available through the Office of the Associate Dean of Arts, Arts Special Programs.
C. D. Howe Memorial Foundation Bursary for International Trade
Bursaries, valued at up to $2,000 each, are awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in Year Three or Four of the International Trade Specialization in the Faculty of Arts who are interested in participating in an international work or study experience. Interested students who have demonstrated financial need and who are in good academic standing should submit an application by October 15th. This fund is made possible by a donation from the C. D. Howe Memorial Foundation to recognize Mr. Howe's significant contributions to Canada's economic prosperity.
International Experience Bursary
A bursary fund has been established honouring Peter Hopkins, former Associate Provost, Student Affairs, upon his retirement from the University of Waterloo. The bursary will provide financial assistance to full-time students who are academically qualified for participation in one of the University of Waterloo's approved international exchange or study abroad programs, and who have demonstrated financial need. One month preceding the exchange/study abroad program, candidates should apply on a University of Waterloo Undergraduate Bursary/Award Application form and supply official written confirmation of their participation. Candidates must have lived in Ontario during the entire 12-month period prior to beginning their post-secondary education.
Kavelman-Fonn Foundation International Experience Award
Approximately 25-35 awards, valued at $1,250-$5,000 each, are available annually for undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international volunteer experience or an international co-op work term providing little or no remuneration. Candidates must have a minimum overall average of 75%. Preference will be given to students who will be working in a developing country and to students who have financial need. The value of the award will be based on the length of the experience. Interested students should apply by the following deadlines: Spring term – March 1, Fall term – July 1, Winter term – November 1.
W.W. King Exchange Fellowships
Undergraduate Engineering students who participate in one of the active exchange programs between the University of Waterloo and overseas engineering schools are eligible for financial assistance through the W.W. King Exchange Fellowship. Recipients must be on the Dean's Honours list prior to the exchange and before receiving the fellowship. The maximum amount per student is $500. Applications are due on September 15 each year.
Kothari Family International Experience Award
One award, valued at up to $2,000, is awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three or Four in the Faculty of Engineering who is participating in an international study or work experience, who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and who has a demonstrated financial need. Interested students should submit an application by October 15th.
Manulife Financial Community and World Service Awards
Co-op students in the Faculty of Arts who complete a work-term in the service of others locally, nationally, or abroad with little or no remuneration are eligible to apply for these awards, valued up to approximately $1,500. Information and applications are available through the Office of the Associate Dean of Arts, Arts Special Programs.
Nantes/Paris/Chicoutimi Award
Undergraduate students who participate in one of the approved exchange programs between the University of Waterloo and Nantes, Paris, or Chicoutimi are eligible to apply for financial assistance through the Nantes Award. Students must have maintained a minimum B overall average and must demonstrate financial need. Applications must be submitted by May 31 each year.
Neufeld-Oberle Memorial Award
This fund has been established in memory of Henry Neufeld and Thomas Oberle by their children to provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who participate in an international exchange program offered by the University of Waterloo, or the university colleges, who have demonstrated financial need. Awards vary in value from $500 to $2,500. Interested students will apply using the University of Waterloo Bursary Application by March 31st
Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarships
The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities’ International Strategy, has allocated the funding to create a number of scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, for students completing part of their academic program abroad. This program provides eligible students with financial support for an eligible period of academic study or co-op placement outside of Canada (minimum 2 months in duration). Students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada or a protected person. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a minimum overall average of 70%. Preference will be given to Aboriginal, Francophone or students with disabilities who self identify. Interested students should complete the OIEOS application available on the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office web site.
Provost’s International Volunteer Award
A number of awards, valued at up to $1,500 each, are available each term to undergraduate students in any Faculty with strong academic standing who wish to participate in an international, volunteer, work experience. The international placement must be with a CIDA (http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/) recognized partner non-government organization (NGO). Interested students should apply by the following deadlines: Spring term – April 30, Fall term – June 30, Winter term – September 30.
Universal Electronics International Trade Travel Award
An annual award, valued at $500, is presented to a full-time, undergraduate student registered in Arts and Business Co-op, International Trade Specialization on the basis of academic achievement.
University of Waterloo Community and World Service Awards
Co-op students in the Faculty of Arts who complete a work-term in the service of others locally, nationally, or abroad with little or no remuneration are eligible to apply for these awards, valued up to approximately $1,500. Information and applications are available through the Office of the Associate Dean of Arts, Arts Special Programs.
Douglas T. Wright Award
Members of the University community, to honour Douglas T. Wright upon his retirement as President of the University and to recognize his contribution to the University's international reputation, have established awards valued at up to $1,500 each. All full-time, undergraduate students who have participated in a University of Waterloo Co-op international work placement and who have a minimum overall average of 75% may apply. Candidates, during the foreign experience, will have distinguished themselves in their Co-op work-term placement and may have demonstrated leadership qualities as indicated through extracurricular activities. The evaluation for the international work placement must be "outstanding." Second-, third-, or fourth-year students will apply in the term they return to full-time study at the University of Waterloo. Application deadlines are February 15, June 15, and October 15 each year.