International Master's Award of Excellence (IMAE)

The International Master's Award of Excellence is a scholarship program at the University of Waterloo for international master's students entering research-based graduate programs. Effective May 1, 2019, this award provides $2,500 per term for a maximum of five full-time terms within the allowable program time limits (6 terms). The total maximum value is $12,500 over the course of a master's degree. Faculties nominate eligible students based on their award allocation, with students selected based on academic excellence as demonstrated through their application for admission. Students are automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission, with departments and faculties defining their own internal selection process. The award is designed to support outstanding international students pursuing research-based master's degrees at the University of Waterloo. This award can be held in addition to other internal or external scholarships but normally cannot be held concurrently with foreign government or agency sponsorships.