The University of Waterloo Scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open, offering up to $10,000 in funding for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. The David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation International Experience Awards support both Canadian and international students, with selection based on academic excellence. Open to students worldwide, this fully funded program covers various degree programs at Waterloo, known for its creativity and cooperative education. With six faculties and ten colleges, Waterloo offers students opportunities to grow their careers through management coaching, development courses, and hands-on experiences.
Erasmus Mundus EMMBIOME Scholarship 2025 By European Union (Funded)
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
- Institution: University of Waterloo
- Study Location: Canada
- Courses Available: Scholarships are available for undergraduate and research-based Master’s and PhD degrees in any subject offered by the University of Waterloo
- Program Duration: Varies based on the selected program
- Application Deadlines:
- Undergraduate: April 15, July 15, November 15
- Master’s and PhD: Refer to the program-specific deadlines [here].
Scholarship Coverage
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the University of Waterloo Scholarships
- David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation International Experience Awards:
- Up to $2,500 for a one-term study experience
- A grant ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for a one-term work or volunteer opportunity
- A grant of up to $10,000 for a two-term work or volunteer opportunity
- International Master’s Award of Excellence:
- Valued at $2,500 per term, up to a maximum of 6 terms.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the University of Waterloo Scholarships:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
- Academic Standing: Applicants must have a good academic record, typically a minimum of 70% average at the undergraduate level and 75% at the graduate level
- Enrollment: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students in any faculty, intending to participate in an international experience in Israel, including minimally-paid or volunteer international co-op work placements, volunteer placements, academic exchanges, or study terms related to academic requirements
- International Students: Must have a valid Canadian study permit, be registered full-time, and pay international tuition fees
- Program Type: Primarily awarded to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper)
- First-Term Students: Normally awarded to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0)
- Academic Excellence: Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence as defined by their Faculty
- Program Progress: Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have any outstanding probationary admission requirements
- Other Scholarships: This award can be in addition to other internal or external scholarships (e.g., UW Graduate Scholarship, OGS)
- Sponsorship Restrictions: Students should not be concurrently receiving foreign government or agency sponsorship or be fully or partially self-funded beyond the Faculty’s minimum support levels
- Previous IMSA Recipients: Students previously awarded an IMSA for a completed master’s degree may be nominated for this award, but those grandfathered under the existing IMSA program cannot be nominated
- Automatic Consideration: Students are automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission. Departments and Faculties will define their selection process based on eligibility criteria and allocation
- Stricter Faculty Criteria: Faculties may impose additional eligibility requirements as necessary.
How to Apply?
- Candidates must first gain admission to an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the university. Once admitted, they can access the scholarship application on their forms page.
- A personal statement must be included with the application, referencing the application form.
- All applicants must provide proof of their English language proficiency to meet the minimum admission requirements.
Instructions for Applying to the International Master’s Award of Excellence Scholarship:
- Students will be automatically considered for the scholarship upon submitting their admission application, so no separate scholarship application is needed.
- Departments and/or Faculties will select and nominate students for the scholarship.
- For application deadlines specific to each Master’s program, please refer to the official website (link provided below).
Global Master’s Award of Excellence Scholarship
David Johnston–Lebovic Foundation Global Experience Award
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