About the University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence
The University of Waterloo is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications from international students for its prestigious International Master’s Award of Excellence.
Valued at $2,500 per term, this award can be granted for up to five full-time terms within the program’s six-term limit.
Starting May 1, 2019, eligible international master’s students entering a research-based graduate program will have the chance to receive this distinguished scholarship.
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Selection will be based on academic excellence as reflected in the students’ graduate program applications, with faculties nominating qualifying candidates based on their allocation.
This is a great opportunity for international students to advance their education at the University of Waterloo.
Eligibility Criteria
— International students with a valid Canadian study permit who are registered full-time and paying international tuition fees.
— Typically awarded to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper).
— Generally given to students entering the first term of their program (Term 1.0).
— Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence based on criteria set by the faculty.
— Students must meet their program’s academic progress requirements and not have outstanding probationary admission conditions.
— This scholarship can be received in addition to other internal or external funding opportunities (e.g., OGS, UW Graduate Scholarship). Note that scholarships differ from sponsorships.
Students should generally not be fully or partially self-funded beyond the faculty’s minimum support levels, nor should they be receiving concurrent sponsorship from foreign governments or agencies (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship, etc.).
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Nominations for the IMAE are not accepted from students who are currently receiving support under the IMSA program, but they are accepted from students who have previously received an IMSA for a completed master’s degree.
Students will be automatically considered for this award based on their admissions application.
Departments and/or faculty will set their own procedures for selecting recipients based on the award allotment and eligibility requirements.
Faculties may impose more stringent qualifying requirements if necessary.
Selection Criteria
Faculty nominations will be based on the faculty’s distribution of master’s awards. Selection will depend on the student’s application for admission to the graduate program and their academic record.
How to Apply for the University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence
Contact the graduate coordinator of your department or program for detailed information about this award.
Be sure to review all application requirements on the Award Webpage (link provided below) before starting the application process.
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