2025-2026 International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) at University of Waterloo, Canada

Closing date: Applicants can apply anytime

Student type:  International students  

Level of study: Master

Study area: Any

Scholarship value: $2,500 per term for a maximum of five terms

Description: Effective May 1, 2019 (spring 2019 admissions cycle), the International Master’s Award of Excellence, valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of five full-time terms within the allowable program time limits (6 terms), will be awarded to eligible international master’s students normally entering a research-based graduate program at the University of Waterloo. Faculties will nominate eligible students based on the Faculty’s award allocation. Students will be selected based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their application for admission to the graduate program.

Eligibility:

  • International students who are registered full time and assessed international tuition fees.
  • Normally given to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper).
  • Will normally only be given to students entering the first term of their program (term 1.0).
  • Students must demonstrate academic excellence through criteria established by the Faculty.
  • Students must meet the academic progress requirements of their program and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements.   
  • Students grandparented under the existing IMSA program cannot be nominated for an IMAE; however, a student previously awarded an IMSA for a previously completed master’s degree can be nominated for an IMAE.

How to apply:  apply online 

More info: https://uwaterloo.ca/current-graduate-students/catalogs/graduate-funding-and-awards-database/international-masters-award-excellence-imae