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Waterloo International Master's Award

An automatic tuition credit for strong incoming international master's students at Waterloo.

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Application deadline
Sep 15, 2027
304 days left
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Dates and funding can change every year. Always confirm the details on uwaterloo.ca before you apply.

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Min. CGPA
3.30
Funding
CAD $2,500–$10,000 tuition credit, renewable each term based on academic standing.
Eligible fields
Computer ScienceData ScienceMechanical Engineering

About this scholarship

The Waterloo International Master's Award reduces tuition costs for admitted international graduate students with a strong academic record, and is renewed each term as long as you maintain good academic standing — no separate application needed beyond admission.

Eligibility

  • Admitted international student to an eligible Waterloo master's program
  • Minimum CGPA of roughly 3.3 out of 4.00 in your undergraduate degree
  • Full-time enrolment in a research-based or course-based master's
  • Automatically assessed at admission — no extra application form

What it covers

  • CAD $2,500 to $10,000 credited directly against tuition
  • Renewable each academic term you remain in good standing
  • Can be combined with departmental research assistantships
  • Reduces the net cost of an already research-strong program

How to apply

  1. 1Apply for admission to an eligible Waterloo master's program
  2. 2Submit strong transcripts as part of your regular application
  3. 3Award eligibility is assessed automatically by the graduate office
  4. 4Check your offer letter for the award amount once admitted

Ready to start your application?

Visit the official University of Waterloo page for the full application form and latest requirements.

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