Joyce Scholars Award
An entrance award for students who have overcome financial barriers and adversity, with preference to students from the Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
Award value not published on the Waterloo scholarships overview page. Check the applicant portal for current values.
Eligible applicants
For students facing financial barriers
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Overview
Joyce Scholars Award is offered by University of Waterloo for Undergraduate study in Canada. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Entrance award (value not published)
Not specified
Award value not published on the Waterloo scholarships overview page. Check the applicant portal for current values. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Primarily for students from Ontario, Canada, with preference to the Waterloo Region.
- International eligibility
- This award is primarily for domestic students. It is not intended for international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Financial barriers are a key criterion.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Waterloo
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
For students who face financial barriers and have demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles and adversity. Preference is given to students from the Waterloo Region. Applied for via the Entrance Bursary form.
Applicant profile
- For students facing financial barriers
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- For students who face financial barriers and have demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles and adversity. Preference is given to students from the Waterloo Region. Applied for via the Entrance Bursary form.
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
- Official application form or online application
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to the University of Waterloo.
- 2
Once admitted and with access to the applicant portal (Ontario students), complete the Entrance Bursary form.
- 3
The form covers multiple awards including the Joyce Scholars Award.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply via the Entrance Bursary form, available to Ontario students via the Awards and financial aid tab in the Waterloo applicant portal.
Confirm the current dates 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?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
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.