Aziz Shallwani Memorial Award at University of Waterloo 2026

An award, valued at up to $1,650, will be provided annually to a Black or Indigenous undergraduate student entering Year One of any program in the Faculty of Engineering. For the purpose of this scholarship, an Indigenous person is one who is a citizen or member of a First Nations community (Status/Non-Status), Métis, and/or Inuit.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 15, 2026
• Value$1,650
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Waterloo
• City to studyWaterloo
• School to studyUniversity of Waterloo
• Course to studyEngineering
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

up to $1,650

Requirements

Applicants cant apply if they meet the following requirements

• Black or Indigenous students
• Can demonstrate academic excellence
• Admission Information Form (AIF)
• online video interview

Selection Process

Selection is based on the application statement who can best demonstrate the impact this award will have on their pursuit of post-secondary studies

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Complete the applicable form.
  • Once you've applied and can access the Waterloo applicant portal, you will find the scholarship form under the Awards and financial aid tab in the portal.
  • Select the correct form, based on your identity:
    • Entrance Awards for Black Students
    • Entrance Awards for Indigenous Students

For more details, visit University of Waterloo Scholarship webpage