Three awards will be awarded annually to deserving undergraduate students entering Year One of any program, in any Faculty. To be considered, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons in Canada, as well as residents of Ontario, and have graduated from high school within the last three years. Preference will be given to students from the Region of Waterloo.
About University of Waterloo
The University of Waterloo is a public research university with a main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is on 404 hectares of land adjacent to "Uptown" Waterloo and Waterloo Park. The university also operates three satellite campuses and four affiliated university colleges
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University of Waterloo Joyce Scholars Awards
Aim and Benefits of University of Waterloo Joyce Scholars Awards
Three awards, valued at up to $20,000 each over eight academic terms, will be awarded annually to deserving undergraduate students entering Year One of any program, in any Faculty
Requirements for University of Waterloo Joyce Scholars Awards Qualification
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person in Canada
- Must be a resident of Ontario
- Must have graduated from high school within the last three years
- Preference will be given to students from the Region of Waterloo
- Selection based on a combination of
- demonstrated financial need
- statement describing the impact this award will have on their ability to pursue their educational goals
- reference letter from an individual who is aware of the student’s personal circumstances and can speak to their resilience in the face of adversity and potential for success in their post-secondary studies
- Selected students must commit to working with a mentor throughout their undergraduate studies
Application Deadline
April 15, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Waterloo on uwaterloo.ca to apply
- Complete the applicable online award application.
- Access the application on our forms web page.
- Complete the online Entrance Bursary application.
For more details, visit University of Waterloo Joyce Scholars Awards webpage
