Partial funding · Study in Canada
International Student Entrance Scholarships
Awards of typically CAD 10,000, with a wider set of entrance scholarships from CAD 1,000 upwards assessed automatically
- Funder
- University of Waterloo
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
Waterloo, Canada's leading university for co-operative education, automatically considers international applicants for a range of entrance scholarships based on their admission average — no separate essays for the main awards.
The scholarships sit on top of Waterloo's paid co-op system, in which students alternate study terms with work terms at employers ranging from Canadian banks to Silicon Valley technology firms, substantially offsetting study costs.
🗓️ Deadline
No separate application for most awards — assessed from admission applications, typically complete by March for September entry
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- International secondary school applicant admitted to a full-time Waterloo undergraduate programme
- High admission average — competitive awards typically go to students in the 90%+ range
- Some named scholarships have additional criteria such as faculty or programme
- Automatic consideration for most awards; a few require a short application
- Check each award's current terms — values are confirmed at offer stage
How to apply
- Apply for admission through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC)
- Submit your Admission Information Form, which feeds some scholarship decisions
- Meet document deadlines early in the calendar year for September entry
- Scholarship offers arrive with or shortly after your admission offer
- Your counsellor can advise which Waterloo programmes carry the strongest awards
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International Student Entrance Scholarships: your questions, answered
What does the International Student Entrance Scholarships cover?
Awards of typically CAD 10,000, with a wider set of entrance scholarships from CAD 1,000 upwards assessed automatically. Waterloo, Canada's leading university for co-operative education, automatically considers international applicants for a range of entrance scholarships based on their admission average — no separate essays for the main awards.
Who is eligible for the International Student Entrance Scholarships?
Core requirements are: International secondary school applicant admitted to a full-time Waterloo undergraduate programme; High admission average — competitive awards typically go to students in the 90%+ range; Some named scholarships have additional criteria such as faculty or programme; Automatic consideration for most awards; a few require a short application; Check each award's current terms — values are confirmed at offer stage. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the International Student Entrance Scholarships deadline?
No separate application for most awards — assessed from admission applications, typically complete by March for September entry. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.