University of Waterloo Jain Family Award for Entrepreneurship 2024

Two awards will be provided annually to undergraduate or graduate students participating in Concept or Velocity programing at the University of Waterloo. Preference will be given to students pursuing this experience on a co-op term. Selection will be based on a merit-evaluation process including, but not limited to, the progress of the start-up’s business model and viability for commercial success

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2024
• Value$5,000
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Waterloo
• City to studyWaterloo
• School to studyUniversity of Waterloo

Benefits

Two Awards valued at $5,000 each. The period of the defined term award is from 2022 to 2031. The first selection will be made in winter term 2022 and the last in winter term 2031. 

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student(s) participating in either Concept or Velocity programming.
• Preference will be given to students pursuing this experience on a co-op term.
• Selection will be made via merit-evaluation process run by Velocity including, but not limited to, the progress of the start-up’s business model and viability for commercial success.
• An application is required by October 31st and must be submitted to Velocity.
• Velocity will select recipients in the winter term and notify SAFA or GSPA of the winners, as appropriate.
• In the case of group submission, Award funds will be divided equally among each team member.

Interview Dates and Process

Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student

Application Deadline

October 31, 2024

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Waterloo on uwaterloo.ca to apply

Interested students or teams should submit an application by October 31 to Velocity.

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