Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship
A $10,000 automatic entrance scholarship for all international fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
CAD $10,000 for the first year of study only. Automatically applied — no separate application needed.
Eligible applicants
For international students
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Overview
Waterloo International Student Entrance Scholarship 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.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
CAD $10,000 entrance award (first year only)
Included
CAD $10,000 for the first year of study only. Automatically applied — no separate application needed. 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 students (non-Canadian domestic students are not eligible).
- International eligibility
- Open to all international fee-paying students regardless of nationality.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Waterloo
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
Automatic $10,000 scholarship for all international fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year degree studies at Waterloo. No application required.
Applicant profile
- For international students
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Automatic $10,000 scholarship for all international fee-paying students admitted to full-time first-year degree studies at Waterloo. No application required.
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 the University of Waterloo as an international student.
- 2
Receive and accept an offer of admission to a full-time first-year degree programme.
- 3
No separate scholarship application is needed — the award is automatic.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Awarded annually to incoming September-entry international students. The scholarship is applied in the first year only. Notifications come through the Waterloo applicant portal in late July.
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.