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University of Waterloo scholarships
Curated official links for University of Waterloo students in Ontario. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.
Official University of Waterloo awards page (opens in a new tab)How awards work at University of Waterloo
Waterloo keeps one Awards Directory for incoming and current students, and the "Find Awards" tool runs through Quest.
Awards Directory
Browse awards for incoming and current students in the official Awards Directory.
Find Awards in Quest
Log in to Quest and use "Find Awards" to see awards you can apply for.
Government aid
Ontario residents apply for OSAP. Check the official page for bursaries for students with need.
Summarized from University of Waterloo’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Deadlines
- University of Waterloo awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
- OSAP: Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. Apply as early as you can. Official OSAP page
- Your OSAP apply-by date: it counts back from the end of your own study period. Work it out with the OSAP deadline calculator.
Waterloo Awards Directory
Searchable directory of scholarships, bursaries, and other awards for incoming and current Waterloo students.
NSLSC
National Student Loans Service Centre — manage Canada Student Loans and grants after you apply through your province.
OSAP
Ontario Student Assistance Program grants and loans for eligible students, including those at Waterloo.
Loran Scholars Award
National undergraduate award for Canadian high school students with character, service, and leadership.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
STEM entrance scholarships at selected Canadian universities, including Waterloo — confirm terms on the official site.
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Questions about University of Waterloo scholarships
- How do I apply for awards at University of Waterloo?
- Waterloo keeps one Awards Directory for incoming and current students, and the "Find Awards" tool runs through Quest. Awards Directory: Browse awards for incoming and current students in the official Awards Directory. Find Awards in Quest: Log in to Quest and use "Find Awards" to see awards you can apply for. Government aid: Ontario residents apply for OSAP. Check the official page for bursaries for students with need.
- Where do I find official University of Waterloo scholarships?
- Start on University of Waterloo's official awards page: https://uwaterloo.ca/awards-directory/. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
- When are University of Waterloo scholarship deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on University of Waterloo's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
- Do I apply for government student aid separately?
- Yes. School awards are separate from government aid. Ontario students apply for loans and grants through OSAP, and manage the federal part on the NSLSC. Full-time students must apply no later than 60 days before the end of their study period. Apply as early as you can.
- Is WealthNutz part of University of Waterloo?
- No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.