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 based on financial need require an application (consult the Student Awards & Financial Aid website for application details.) Recipients are selected by Athletics through consultation with coaches and Student Awards & Financial Aid. 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 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. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Robin Banks Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $1,500, is provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is a member of the Waterloo Football team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Peter Banks in loving memory of his father, Robin Banks, former Dean of Arts and long standing supporter of the Warrior Men’s Football Team.
Bobby Bauer Memorial 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 Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the hockey program and school. This fund is made possible by an initial contribution from the Bobby Bauer Charitable Foundation Inc.
Allan Bush Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $3,500, is provided annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Women’s Basketball team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Allan Bush.
Campus Recreation Bursary
This bursary may be awarded annually to a student, or students, who display strong leadership contribution to the Campus Recreation programs. Candidates must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Crosby Athletic Excellence Award
Two awards, valued at $1,500 each, are provided annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Cam Crosby and Mike Crosby, on behalf of Crosby Volkswagen Audi.
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 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. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Fairfax Financial Academic All-Canadian Awards
Four awards, valued at $1,000 each, are presented annually to the top male and female graduate student and undergraduate student-athletes. These awards are funded by a donation made possible by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Fairfax Financial Athlete Leadership Scholarship
A scholarship, valued at $4,000, is presented annually to an exceptional upper-year student-athlete who best displays the values and mission of the interuniversity athletics program. This scholarship is funded by a donation made possible by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.
Mark Forster Memorial Award
An award, valued at up to $500, 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 November 1st each year.
Dr. Stephen Garrett Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $2,000, is provided annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Basketball Team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to his team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Dr. Stephen Garrett, OD ’80.
Ron and Lydia Glover Men’s Varsity Hockey Award
An award, valued at $4,000, is provided annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Varsity Hockey team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by Christopher Glover in honour of his parents Ron and Lydia Glover.
Terry Goodenough Memorial Cross-Country Excellence Award
An award, valued at $1,000 or more, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the uWaterloo Cross-Country team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund honours the late Terry Goodenough, a beloved member of the running community who coached teams for uWaterloo, Laurel Creek Track Club, Toronto Olympic Club, as well as numerous national teams. Terry was a national competitor himself and an All-American athlete.
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.
HockeyTech Hockey Excellence Award
Four awards, valued at $4,500 each, are given to two members of the Women’s and two members of the Men’s Varsity Hockey teams. These awards recognize athletic talent and contribution to Warrior Athletics, the team, and school. This fund is supported by the Stu and Jill Siegel Charitable Foundation. Stu is the CEO and Founder of HockeyTech, a company that provides hockey-related technologies, analytics and information services.
George Hunsberger Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $1,500 is provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is a member of the Waterloo Football team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Peter Banks in honour of George Hunsberger, a former Waterloo Warrior football player and an outstanding basketball and football coach at Bluevale Collegiate in Waterloo Ontario. George has been a wonderful mentor to many current coaches and teachers in the province of Ontario.
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.
Don McCrae Basketball Bursary
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established for students 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. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Judy McCrae Award of Excellence
An award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of women’s varsity at the University of Waterloo. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to the team and school. The award is made possible by the support of Waterloo alumni, students, colleagues, and friends in honour of Judy McCrae’s retirement and outstanding leadership as Director of Waterloo Athletics and Recreational Services.
Men’s Basketball Coaches Excellence Award
One award, valued at $1,000, will be given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Basketball Team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to his team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Linda Kieswetter in honour of Tom Kieswetter.
Don Mills Cross Country Award
An award is given annually to the runner that demonstrates strong running results, has made a significant contribution to the varsity team, and ranks among the best on the team.
Robert D. Moggach Athletics Scholarship
Two scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, are provided annually to a male and a female student-athlete who are members of a varsity team (excluding football). These awards recognize athletic talent, academic achievement, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to his/her team and school. This fund is made possible through the generous support of Bradley D. Moggach (BA’12) in honour of his father and grandfather who both hold the name Robert D. Moggach.
Mike Moser Memorial Award
This award is given annually to a 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 the team.
Carl Totzke Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $3,500 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 the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Cam Wood in honour of Carl Totzke.
University of Waterloo Swim Team Excellence Award
Two or more awards are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the 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 who are members of the Waterloo Men's or Women's Varsity Swim 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. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Mary Ann Vaughan Athletics Excellence Award for Men’s Hockey
An award, valued at up to $3,000, is awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is a qualified student-athlete on the Waterloo interuniversity men’s hockey team and whom is in good academic standing. This fund is made possible by a donation from Mary Ann Vaughan, MA ’92.
Bob Warren Memorial Athletic Excellence Award
Two or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of a Waterloo varsity team. This award recognizes athletic talent, and contributions to Warrior Athletics and the university. The fund is made possible by a generous donation from Miller Thompson LLP as a memorial tribute to Bob Warren, a prominent lawyer and partner at Miller Thompson and a friend of the University of Waterloo.
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 who are members of the Waterloo Men's 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. Applications should be submitted by a current University of Waterloo bursary term deadline.
Whiteside Family Entrance Scholarship in Arts
A scholarship, valued at up to $2,000, is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student entering first year in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo. Selection will be based on marks and community and/or extra-curricular school involvement including sport or intramurals. This fund is made possible by a donation from Judson D. Whiteside and his family.
Note
Provincial and federal aid policies state that scholarships, awards, and bursaries provided to students receiving provincial and/or federal student aid, could reduce funding entitlements. Please contact Student Awards & Financial Aid if further clarification is required.