Samit & Reshma Sharma Graduate Scholarship in Mathematics

A scholarship, valued at least $3,000, will be awarded annually to full-time graduate students enrolled in any thesis-based master's or doctoral program in any branch in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on academic excellence (minimum 80% cumulative average or the equivalent) and research potential. The funds are endowed in 2024 by Samit & Reshma Sharma foundation to celebrate the first dedicated Faculty of Mathematics in Canada at University of Waterloo. It is hoped that the award will enhance societal knowledge and expertise in mathematics, statistics and computer science. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement and research excellence for graduate studies with most significant practical impact in applied mathematics. This scholarship will be awarded in addition to any minimum funding the student may be offered or already receiving.