Alumni Affairs Scholarship
A scholarship, valued at $1,250, is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three or Four in any program at the University of Waterloo. The student must be the child of an alumnus of the University of Waterloo and must have a minimum overall average or 80%. Preference will be given to students who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Office of Alumni Affairs. Applications must be submitted by February 15th.
Paul Berg Memorial Award
One award, valued at up to $1,000, may be awarded annually to an undergraduate student in second year or above who demonstrates his/her involvement in extracurricular music activities on campus, and who has attained at least a B average during the most recently preceding term of studies. The award is made possible by friends of Paul Berg, Director of the University Centre of the Arts, 1960-1975, and conductor of the Schneider Male Chorus, 1942-1975. Applications must be submitted by October 31st each year.
Doreen Brisbin Award
An award, valued at up to $1,000, is awarded annually to a female student entering Year Four of an Honours program in which women are currently underrepresented. Currently these programs include all Engineering programs, most Mathematics programs, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Economics, but are subject to change as the student population changes. Eligibility will be based on academic standing and demonstration of a sincere interest in and commitment to the area of study in which the student is enrolled. Interested third-year female students should apply by April 30th. This fund is made possible by donations from friends and colleagues of Dr. Brisbin in recognition of her contributions as a former Chemistry professor and an Honorary Member of the University.
C.U.P.E. Local 793 Award
Several awards, valued at $500 each or more, are available to deserving full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular or volunteer activities and who have a minimum overall average of 70%. Work experiences and financial need may also be considered. Applicants must be a Union employee, a spouse of a Union employee or a child or grandchild of a Union employee. Interested students should submit an application prior to the study term by July 15, November 15 or March 15.
Governor General's Academic Medal
The Governor General of Canada provides three silver medals annually to the undergraduate students graduating with the highest academic standing.
Jim Kalbfleisch Award
An award, valued at up to $1,500, is awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program in any Faculty who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% and who has demonstrated their involvement in student government at the University of Waterloo. Interested students should submit an application by October 15th. This fund is made possible by a donation from Jim Kalbfleisch and his friends and family in honour of his retirement.
Rosemary LeBlanc Memorial Award
An award, valued at $1,000, will be presented annually to an undergraduate student living in any University of Waterloo Residence building, who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for students. Selection will be made by University of Waterloo Housing, Residence Life and Food Service staff. No application is required. The award is sponsored by University of Waterloo Food Services in memory of Rosemary LeBlanc, a long-term employee who committed her career to the service of students.
James D. Leslie Prize
The James D. Leslie Prize is awarded to a student who has achieved a first-class standing and who has earned at least half of the credits for the undergraduate degree through online courses at the University of Waterloo. Graduates from both Spring and Fall convocation ceremonies are candidates for the Prize, which is awarded at Fall convocation. Recipients receive a certificate and a financial award. The Prize is named for James D. Leslie, a professor of Physics at the University of Waterloo, who conceived and initiated the “Online” program (formerly referred to as Correspondence or Distance Education).
J. Lorette Award
An award, valued at $1,000, is awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four at the University of Waterloo, who has a minimum cumulative average of 75%, has worked a minimum of two terms in the University of Waterloo Call Centre, and is in good standing as a current employee of the Call Centre. Candidates must also show an affinity for volunteer work on campus and/or in the K-W community. The fund is made possible by a donation from Jennifer Lorette to recognize the outstanding contributions and academic achievement among University of Waterloo Call Centre student callers.
NSERC Undergraduate Research Award tenable at the University of Waterloo
Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRAs) are meant to stimulate your interest in research in the natural sciences and engineering. They are also meant to encourage you to undertake graduate studies and pursue a research career in these fields. If you would like to gain research work experience that complements your studies in an academic setting, these awards can provide you with financial support through your host university. These awards have a minimum value of $5,625 for a 16-week work term.
Robert Schaefer Memorial Award
An award, valued at $1,000, will be presented annually to an undergraduate student, living in any University of Waterloo Residence building, who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for students. Selection will be made by University of Waterloo Housing, Residence Life and Food Service staff. No application is required. The award is sponsored by University of Waterloo Food Services in memory of Robert Schaefer, a long-term employee who committed his career to the service of students.
Catharine Scott Federation Orientation Committee Leader Award
An award, valued at $500, is provided to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Two, Three, or Four of any program at the University of Waterloo who has demonstrated leadership through involvement and dedication to the Federation Orientation Committee (FOC). Candidates must have a minimum overall average of 70%. This fund is made possible by donations received in honour of Catharine Scott upon her retirement from the University of Waterloo. Catharine was a tremendous supporter of the student experience at Waterloo during her 36 year career, most recently as Associate Provost Human Relations and Student Services. This award is intended to show appreciation for the leaders involved in the FOC who spend countless hours working to ensure the best possible experience for incoming students.
University of Waterloo 50th Anniversary Undergraduate Scholarship
2007 marked the University of Waterloo’s 50th Anniversary with the theme, the spirit of ‘why not’. This theme aptly describes University of Waterloo’s entrepreneurial heritage and its philosophy for the future. Talented people are at the heart of this pioneering spirit, and it is an appropriate time in the University’s history to build an endowment which will provide scholarships to University of Waterloo students in perpetuity. Many sponsors from the community have given generously to help establish this fund. Several scholarships will be available to full-time, undergraduate students in any Faculty who have completed Year 1, 2 or 3 with an 80% average or higher.
University of Waterloo Alumni Gold Medals
University of Waterloo Alumni provide a maximum of six gold medals annually to be awarded in recognition of academic excellence. Each medal will be awarded on the recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty. The medals may be awarded, at either the Spring or Fall Convocation, as follows: one each to a student in each of the six Faculties of the University who has demonstrated outstanding academic performance on completion of an undergraduate degree.
University of Waterloo Staff Association Award
Each term, up to two awards, valued at $500 each, are provided to deserving full- or part-time undergraduate students in a degree program at the University of Waterloo who have contributed to the University or the community through extracurricular or volunteer activities and who have a minimum overall average of 70%. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a current member of the Staff Association or be the child, spouse, grandchild, or dependent of a current Staff Association member. Financial need may also be considered in the selection process. This award is sponsored by the University of Waterloo Staff Association and further supported by the Education Credit Union. Interested students should submit an application during the study term by October 15, February 15 or June 15.
Tom York Memorial Award
The Tom York Memorial Award was established in memory of Dr. Thomas L. York (1940-88), writer, scholar, adventurer, and pastor, who served the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University as Chaplain from 1985 until his death. The award will be given for short fiction, not essays. Undergraduate or graduate students in any faculty, program or year, full- or part-time, may apply for this award by sending an item of prose unpublished, to TYMA Selection Committee, St. Paul's University College, Westmount Road, North, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G5. Application deadline is December 31 each year.