George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students

An award valued at $1,500 available annually for an Indigenous undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in any year or Faculty at the University of Waterloo. The award supports Indigenous students who have demonstrated connection and/or contributions to Indigenous communities through extracurricular and/or volunteer activities. Preference is given to students who aspire to give back to their communities in the future. To be considered, students must have completed the Indigenous Verification section in Quest and have had their Indigenous identity verified by the Office of Indigenous Relations. Indigenous identity includes citizens or members of First Nations communities (Status/Non-Status), Métis, and/or Inuit. Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative academic average of 70%. This fund was established through a donation from George and Cathy Raithby to help Indigenous students achieve their academic goals. Selection is made by Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA), normally each Winter term.