University of Waterloo International Masters Award of Excellence 2027

Overview

The University of Waterloo, Canada’s leading engineering and tech university, offers the International Masters Award of Excellence (IMAE) of CAD 2,500 per term (up to CAD 12,500 over 5 terms) to international Masters students. The award is automatic for eligible international graduate students. The 2027 cycle deadline aligns with Waterloo’s standard graduate admission cycle: 30 January 2027 for September 2027 entry.

Benefits

• CAD 2,500 per academic term (Fall, Winter, Spring) toward tuition.
• Up to 5 terms of funding (about 20 months) for a thesis-based Masters.
• Applied automatically to Waterloo tuition account.
• Compatible with departmental TA/RA salaries and external funding.
• Recognition as an IMAE recipient.

Eligibility

• International student (not Canadian or permanent resident).
• Enrolled or admitted to a Waterloo Masters thesis-based programme (research stream).
• Strong undergraduate academic record (typically 78 percent or higher overall average).
• Programme paying international tuition (some research-track Masters convert international rates to domestic).
• No previous Waterloo enrolment.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen Waterloo Masters thesis programme through the Waterloo online graduate portal.
2. The IMAE is assessed automatically alongside admission (no separate application required).
3. Your offer letter will indicate whether you have been awarded the IMAE.
4. Submit your graduate application before 30 January 2027 for September 2027 entry.
5. Accept your offer and the scholarship by the date listed in your offer letter.