University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) 2024/2025 – Canada. The University of Waterloo is accepting applications from international students for its International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE), valued at $2,500 per term for up to five terms.
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | Ongoing |
| Eligible Countries | International/study permit student |
| Field(s) of Study | Open to any program |
| Monthly Payment | $2,500 per term |
| Duration | Up to 5 terms |
| Eligibility | Full-time international students, research-based programs, entering first term, academic excellence required |
| Application | Automatic consideration based on admission application, contact Graduate Coordinator for more details |
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Eligible Countries: International/study permit student
Field(s) of Study: Open to any program
About the Award:
Effective May 1, 2019 (spring 2019 admissions cycle), the IMAE is valued at $2,500 per term for a maximum of five full-time terms within the allowable program time limits (6 terms). The award is available to eligible international master’s students entering a research-based graduate program. Faculties will nominate eligible students based on their award allocation, selecting candidates based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their admission application.
Type: Masters
Eligibility:
- International students with a valid Canadian study permit, registered full-time, and assessed international tuition fees.
- Normally awarded to students in research-based programs (thesis or major research paper).
- Typically given to students entering their first term (term 1.0).
- Students must demonstrate academic excellence through Faculty-established criteria.
- Students must meet academic progress requirements and not have outstanding probationary admission requirements.
- This award may be combined with other internal or external scholarships (e.g., UW Graduate Scholarship, OGS). Note: Scholarships differ from sponsorships.
- Students should not concurrently receive foreign government or agency sponsorship or be self-funded beyond the Faculty’s minimum support levels.
- Students previously awarded an IMSA for a completed master’s degree can be nominated for an IMAE.
Selection Criteria:
- Faculties will nominate eligible students based on their award allocation.
- Selection is based on academic excellence as demonstrated through the admission application.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: $2,500 per term
Duration of Award: Maximum of five terms
How to Apply:
- Contact your department/program Graduate Coordinator for further information.
- Review all application requirements on the Award Webpage before applying.
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