Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction
A $2,000 automatic entrance scholarship for students with a 95%+ admission average, plus two optional add-on awards ($1,500 each) for international experience and research.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Canada
Funding
CAD $2,000 entrance scholarship (base award) + optional CAD $1,500 International Experience Award (for international study/work in upper years) + optional CAD $1,500 Research Award (for on-campus research in upper years). Maximum total: CAD $5,000.
Eligible applicants
For high-achieving students (95%+ average)
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Overview
Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction is offered by University of Waterloo for Undergraduate study in Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Academic requirement95% admission average across top six Grade 12 courses (or equivalent), including required courses
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
CAD $2,000 entrance scholarship
Included
CAD $1,500 International Experience Award (upper years, conditional)
May be included
CAD $1,500 Research Award (upper years, conditional)
May be included
CAD $2,000 entrance scholarship (base award) + optional CAD $1,500 International Experience Award (for international study/work in upper years) + optional CAD $1,500 Research Award (for on-campus research in upper years). Maximum total: CAD $5,000. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Available to both domestic and international students.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Waterloo
- Countries
- Canada
Official eligibility summary
Automatic award for students admitted to a full-time first-year degree programme with an early May admission average of 95% or higher, calculated across the top six Grade 12 courses including required courses for the programme.
Applicant profile
- For high-achieving students (95%+ average)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Automatic award for students admitted to a full-time first-year degree programme with an early May admission average of 95% or higher, calculated across the top six Grade 12 courses including required courses for the programme.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to the University of Waterloo.
- 2
No separate scholarship application required — automatically considered for all incoming students.
- 3
Receive scholarship notification in mid-May via the applicant portal.
- 4
For the add-on awards: maintain a minimum 80% average in first year, then apply via the portal in second year or above.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Automatically awarded in early May each year based on admission average. Notified in mid-May via the Waterloo applicant portal. The add-on awards are available in second year and above.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Waterloo
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.