Scholarship Overview

President's Scholarship of Distinction are offered at University of Waterloo to those international students who are pursuing a Bachelors Degree. This is a Merit Based Scholarship, which is provided to only maximum number of students, depending on the University student. President's Scholarship of Distinction are valued at CAD 2000 for maximum number of students, depending on the University student who qualify from University of Waterloo. Also, the President's Scholarship of Distinction is a one time tuition reducing scholarship, offered in the first year of Bachelors Degree only. Applications for President's Scholarship of Distinction at University of Waterloo are filed separately. Students must have taken the 12th grade to be eligible for this scholarship. In order to apply for the scholarship, students need the following documents: Official Transcripts. Along with the President's Scholarship of Distinction application. The eligibility of the students to qualify for President's Scholarship of Distinction would solely depend on the applicant’s admission to University of Waterloo Bachelors Degree, his/her aptitude for an overall contribution towards University of Waterloo community and of course the academic achievements.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Waterloo in Canada

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Civil Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Engineering
• Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechatronics Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering
  Bachelor of Applied Science in Nanotechnology Engineering

• Applicable for all UG courses

Scholarship amount details

Max scholarship per student: CAD 2,000 => Rs 1,21,500

Conversion rate used: 1 CAD = Rs. 60.44 (last updated 25th November 2024)

Scholarship amount will be given: One Time

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• Students will be awarded scholarship valued at $2,000
• Two other awards International Experience Award and/or Research Award are available for $1500 each. These awards are available in the upper years if students choose to claim them and if they complete their first year with at least an 80% average
• International Experience Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars who participate in an international study or work experience
• Research Award will be awarded to Distinction Scholars for an on-campus research position with a Waterloo professor or for a research-based co-op position with the University

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
12	Required (minimum score 95.0%)

Eligibility

• Students early May admission average, including required courses, must be 95% or higher for the program
• Students must be enrolled at Waterloo in full-time degree studies for the entire September to December term
• A student must accept the Offer of Admission by the date specified on the offer

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts	Required

• Official Transcripts is required
• Proof of english language skills
• Applicants will be automatically considered for this scholarship

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	No specific deadline is available
Scholarship Awards	Not Available	Scholarships are awarded starting in early May once the university receives updated marks

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

FAQ Link

https://uwaterloo.ca/find-out-more/financing/common-financing-questions