University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence, Canada

  •  Master
  •  01-Jun-2025
  •   Canada
  • $$  $2,500 per term, up to a maximum of five terms

The International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) at the University of Waterloo supports outstanding international students pursuing research-based master’s programs. Valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of five terms, this award helps students excel in their academic journey.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be international students who are registered full-time and assessed international tuition fees. The award is primarily for students entering the first term of a research-based master’s program (thesis or major research paper). Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence through their admission application and meet the academic progress requirements of their program.Located in Ontario, Canada, the University of Waterloo is renowned for its innovative approach to education and research. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, the university is home to the world’s largest co-op education program, allowing students to gain practical work experience alongside their studies. It offers a wide range of programs across six faculties, including Arts, Engineering, Health, Mathematics, Science, and Environment.

University of Waterloo Information

University of Waterloo Grants

University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence, Canada Established in 1957, University of Waterloo is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Waterloo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, University of Waterloo (UW) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Waterloo (UW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All international students
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered in a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Must be an international student registered full-time and assessed international tuition fees.
    • Normally awarded to students entering the first term of a research-based program (thesis or major research paper).
    • Demonstrated academic excellence through the admission application.
    • Must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission conditions.
    • Concurrent funding from foreign government or agency sponsorships (e.g., China Scholarship Council, Libyan sponsorship) may disqualify the applicant.
    • Not applicable to students under the existing IMSA program; however, previous IMSA recipients may be nominated if applying for a new master’s program.

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