Waterloo Merit Scholarship
A $1,000 automatic one-time entrance scholarship for students with an 85–89.9% admission average at the University of Waterloo.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
CAD $1,000 one-time entrance scholarship.
Eligible applicants
For strong academic achievers (85–90% average)
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Overview
Waterloo Merit 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.
- Academic requirement85–89.9% admission average across top six Grade 12 courses (or equivalent), including required courses
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
CAD $1,000 one-time entrance scholarship
Included
CAD $1,000 one-time entrance scholarship. 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
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Available to both domestic and international students.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Waterloo
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
Automatic one-time award for students admitted to a full-time first-year degree programme with an 85–89.9% early May admission average, including required courses.
Applicant profile
- For strong academic achievers (85–90% average)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Automatic one-time award for students admitted to a full-time first-year degree programme with an 85–89.9% early May admission average, including required courses.
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.
- 2
No separate scholarship application — automatically considered for all incoming students.
- 3
Receive scholarship notification in mid-May via the applicant portal.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Automatically awarded in early May based on admission average. Notified mid-May via 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.