Mathematics Global Scholarships at University of Waterloo in Canada 2019
Applicant criteria
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Waterloo offers Mathematics Global Scholarships. Approximately ten scholarships, valued at $12,000 to $25,000 each over eight academic terms, are awarded to incoming undergraduate students enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Mathematics (excluding Software Engineering and Computing and Financial Management).
These scholarships are open to international students studying on a study permit only. Payments beyond Year One are dependent on the student maintaining an overall academic average of 80% or greater and continued enrollment in an approved program. The typical candidate will have a distinguished academic standing, especially in mathematics, as well as a record of accomplishments in mathematics and/or computer science contests throughout high school.
Candidates will be expected to:
Demonstrate interest in mathematics or computer science beyond standard course requirements, including activities such as active membership in math or computer science clubs, enriched mathematics studies, employment/voluntary experiences, or hobbies. Participation and achievement in student government, athletics, music, art, etc. are also considered.
Eligibility criteria:
- Academic performance
- Extracurricular involvement as assessed through the National/Global Scholarship application
Value:
Range between $12,000 and $25,000 split equally over eight terms
About University of Waterloo:
Waterloo is at the forefront of innovation and is home to transformational research and inspired learning. Located in the heart of Canada's technology hub, they are growing a network of global partnerships that will shape the future by working beyond disciplines and building bridges with industry, institutions, and communities.
At the University of Waterloo, they go beyond the classroom, to a place where experience is the teacher. Beyond problems to solutions that address social, technical and economic needs. Beyond the laboratory, to the research that propels industries, organizations and society.