$10,000 International Student Entrance Scholarship 2026 at University of Waterloo – Automatic Award for Global Students (Canada)
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Scholarship Name
International Student Entrance Scholarship 2026
Host/University/Organization
University of Waterloo, Canada
Level of Study
Undergraduate Degree (First-Year Entry Students)
Value / Benefits
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$10,000 total scholarship value
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Paid in two installments:
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$5,000 for first-term tuition
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$5,000 for second-term tuition
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Applied directly to tuition fees
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Can be combined with other Waterloo entrance scholarships
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No application required
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be international fee-paying students
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Be admitted to a full-time, first-year undergraduate degree programme
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Start studies in September 2026
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Hold a valid study permit
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Remain enrolled full-time (minimum 3 courses) in first and second terms
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Continue paying international tuition fees
Not Eligible
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Medical Sciences (Waterloo) & Doctor of Medicine (St. George’s University)
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Bachelor of Social Work
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Doctor of Optometry
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Doctor of Pharmacy
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Transfer students with credits
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Students who deferred from Sept 2025 to Sept 2026
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Students in 2+2 or x+y programmes
Number of Awards
Unlimited – All eligible students receive the scholarship
Application Process
No application required
Selection is automatic upon admission
Scholarship will appear in the Awards & Financial Aid tab of the Waterloo applicant portal (from mid-April 2026)
Payment Structure
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$5,000 → First-term tuition (late July 2026)
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$5,000 → Second-term tuition (late November 2026)
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First year only (not renewable)
Conditions to Maintain Award
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Full-time enrolment in first and second terms
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Must remain an international fee-paying student
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Must meet Offer of Admission conditions
Additional Notes
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Can be combined with:
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President’s Scholarship
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Merit Scholarships
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Faculty-specific awards
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Does not reduce other scholarships
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Not transferable as cash (tuition-only)
Related Opportunities
Eligible students may also receive:
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Faculty of Engineering scholarships
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Faculty of Mathematics Global Scholarships
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Faculty of Science International Scholarships
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Black Student Scholarships
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Faculty-based automatic and competitive awards
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Co-op earnings (up to $9,600–$22,800 per work term)
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International Work-Study income
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Bursaries up to $2,000 after first year
How to Apply
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Apply for an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Waterloo
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Receive an Offer of Admission
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Scholarship is automatically awarded if eligible
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Accept your offer before the confirmation deadline
For More Information
Visit the official University of Waterloo International Student Scholarships page for full details.