Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships
Renewable or one-time scholarships of $25,000–$80,000 for international students admitted to the Waterloo Faculty of Science. Application required in February each year.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Two tiers: 10 renewable scholarships at CAD $80,000 total ($20,000/year for four years), and 5 one-time scholarships at CAD $25,000 each. Renewable awards require maintaining an 80% overall cumulative average.
Eligible applicants
For international students in Science
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Overview
Faculty of Science International Student Scholarships is offered by University of Waterloo for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirement80% overall cumulative average required to maintain renewable scholarship
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Renewable scholarship: CAD $80,000 over 4 years ($20,000/year)
Included
One-time scholarship: CAD $25,000
Included
Two tiers: 10 renewable scholarships at CAD $80,000 total ($20,000/year for four years), and 5 one-time scholarships at CAD $25,000 each. Renewable awards require maintaining an 80% overall cumulative average. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International fee-paying (student visa) students.
- International eligibility
- Open to all international nationalities in the Faculty of Science.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Science
- Universities
- University of Waterloo
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
For international fee-paying (visa) students admitted to a Faculty of Science undergraduate programme, excluding the Waterloo Medical Sciences/SGU Doctor of Medicine pathway.
Applicant profile
- For international students in Science
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- For international fee-paying (visa) students admitted to a Faculty of Science undergraduate programme, excluding the Waterloo Medical Sciences/SGU Doctor of Medicine pathway.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to a Faculty of Science programme at the University of Waterloo.
- 2
Complete the separate scholarship application (application required — not automatic).
- 3
Provide a personal statement explaining your motivation and the impact of the scholarship on your studies.
- 4
Check the scholarship page each autumn for the updated application deadline.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications typically open in the autumn for the following September intake. The 2026 intake deadline was February 13, 2026 (now closed). Expect the 2027 intake to open around September/October 2026.
The listed deadline is February 13, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Waterloo
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 13, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.