CAD$2,500.00 (US$ 1,797) - CAD$10,000.00 (US$ 7,188)
Fee waiver/discount
Contact expert
Postgraduate
University of Waterloo
Not specified
Varies from CAN $2,500 to CAN $10,000.
All International
Applicable to all genders
All types of delivery mode
Only selective applicants are considered
Full Time
January 2025, May 2025, September 2025
Academic excellence
In addition to this award for travel anywhere, there are several awards which fall under this award category, including awards specifically for travel to Israel (see Lebovic) or to developing countries (see McCall MacBain).
The international experience must normally be for a minimum 8 weeks to be considered.
Value description:
The value of the award will be based on the type of experience and/or the costs and length of the experience.
Award description:
Several awards will be provided annually to full-time undergraduate and graduate students in any Faculty who wish to participate in an international experience, including a minimally-paid or volunteer international co-op work placement, a volunteer placement, an academic exchange or a study/research term related to academic requirements. Awards are valued at CAN $2,500 - CAN $10,000 and will be given on the basis of academic achievement and the location and duration of the international experience. Students in any Faculty, in good academic standing (normally a minimum 70% average at the undergraduate level; normally a minimum 75% average at the graduate level), who are planning to participate in an international experience are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to students who will be travelling to an unfamiliar country where they will experience a different culture in a new learning environment. Award selection will take place once per semester.
Students are shortlisted based on their
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Students should apply as soon as they are able to confirm the details of their intended experience by one of the following deadlines: July 15, November 15, or March 15.
International Graduate Experience Award application: