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Fee waiver/discount
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Postgraduate
University of Waterloo
1 per year (avg)
One award of up to CAN $400 annually
All International
Applicable to all genders
All types of delivery mode
All eligible students
Full time
September 2025
Mature students
One award will be made to a senior undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies who has made a significant contribution in either volunteer work with persons with disabilities or applied research which has relevance to the lives of persons with disabilities. Interested graduate students are invited to apply.
This award honours the memory of Robert A. Fern, an employee of Parks Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage, who was recognized worldwide as a leader in advancing accessibility and participation by persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Complete the General Award Application form
Application deadline: November 1