University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship

The University of Waterloo Merit Scholarship is a one-time entrance scholarship awarded to students admitted to the University of Waterloo with an early-May admission average of between 85-89.9%. This scholarship recognizes academic merit and provides financial support to high-achieving students beginning their undergraduate studies. The scholarship is valued at $1,000 CAD and is automatically awarded to eligible students without requiring a separate application. Students must be admitted to a full-time, first-year degree program and be beginning post-secondary studies for the first time. The scholarship is open to both Canadian/permanent residents and international students across any program, though it is not applicable at Renison University College or St. Jerome's University, which offer their own scholarship programs.