Scholarship Description

The University of Waterloo Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD studies. Waterloo University scholarship is valued up to $10,000.

The University of Waterloo is presenting the David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation International Experience Awards to highly successful candidates in support of Canadian and international students. This is a full-time program open to students from around the world who want to study in any Waterloo Faculty undergraduate and graduate degree program. Faculties will nominate eligible students based on the Faculty’s award allocation. Students will be selected based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their application for admission to the graduate program.

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Scholarship Benefits

The University of Waterloo Scholarships provide the recipient with the following benefits:

  • The David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation International Experience Awards will be awarded worth up to $2,500 for a one-term study experience, $2,500 to $5,000 for a one-term work or volunteer experience, and up to $10,000 for a two-term work or volunteer experience.
  • International Master’s Award of Excellence is valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of 6 terms.

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for the University of Waterloo Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Required Languages: English
  • Eligible Countries: All World Countries
  • Candidates who have good academic standing (normally a minimum 70% average at the undergraduate level; normally a minimum 75% average at the graduate level) are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
  • The applicants must be full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international experience in Israel, including a minimally paid or volunteer international co-op work placement, a volunteer placement, an academic exchange or a study term related to academic requirements.
  • International students with a valid Canadian study permit who are registered full-time and assessed international tuition fees.
  • Normally given to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper).
  • Will normally only be given to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0).
  • Students must demonstrate academic excellence through criteria established by the Faculty.
  • Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements.
  • This award could be in addition to other internal or external scholarships (e.g., UW Graduate Scholarship, OGS,  etc). Note: scholarships are different than sponsorship – see next bullet.
  • Normally, students should not be concurrently receiving foreign government or agency sponsorship (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship, etc) or be fully or partially self-funded in excess of the Faculty minimum levels of support.
  • Students grand-parented under the existing IMSA program cannot be nominated for an IMAE; however, a student previously awarded an IMSA for a previously completed master’s degree can be nominated for an IMAE.
  • Students will be automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission. Departments and/or Faculty will define their own internal process by which they select recipients based on the eligibility criteria and allocation.
  • Faculties may impose stricter eligibility criteria as appropriate.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada?

    The deadline of Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada is 15 July 2025.

  • For which degree is Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada offered for?

    Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada is offered to Bachelor , Masters , Undergraduate , Postgraduate degree.

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    Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada is offered for All Subjects

  • Who can apply for Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada?

    Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada is open for: All

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    The Fully Funded Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada is offered by: University of Waterloo

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