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Master of Computational Mathematics Award

The Master of Computational Mathematics Award is an annual scholarship provided to select students registered full-time in the Master's of Computational Mathematics (MMath in CM) program in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. Selection is based on various factors including academic excellence, overall performance based on the quality and presentation of student's research, and outstanding performance as a teaching assistant. The award recognizes exceptional students who demonstrate strong academic achievement with a minimum cumulative average of 80% or equivalent, high-quality research presentation, and excellence in teaching assistant duties as determined through student survey feedback. Recipients are selected annually by the Computational Mathematics Director and the Graduate Committee of the Computational Mathematics program. The value of the award varies based on the intention of award, number of possible eligible candidates, and annual budget available, with a minimum value normally not less than $200 CAD. Recent graduates within the past 2-3 academic terms may also be considered for this award.

Joseph Wai-Hung Liu Graduate Scholarship

The Joseph Wai-Hung Liu Graduate Scholarship is valued at $5,000 and awarded annually to a full-time University of Waterloo graduate student registered in any unit of the Faculty of Mathematics. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student on the basis of scholastic excellence who holds an Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) or another major external scholarship that requires a matching or enhancement component. If the match or enhancement becomes unavailable or a suitable recipient cannot be found, the funds will be paid out as a regular graduate scholarship. This scholarship has been established by Waterloo graduate Dr. Joseph Liu, MMath 1972, PhD Computer Science, 1976, who was a professor of Computer Science at York University and has a strong commitment to graduate education and to the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. The award varies up to a maximum of $5,000 for 1 full award paid over 3 academic terms.