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Indigenous Student Bursary

The Government of Ontario provides bursary assistance for Indigenous students with financial need, as assessed by the educational institution. The bursary is open to eligible undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University of Waterloo in full- or part-time studies in any degree program in any year of study. An Indigenous person is one who is a citizen or member of a First Nations community (Status/Non-Status), Metis, and/or Inuit. To protect the integrity of Indigenous candidates, students are required to complete the Indigenous Declaration section in Quest where they will be asked to upload documentation to verify their Indigenous identity. This supporting documentation will be reviewed by staff in the Office of Indigenous Relations at the University of Waterloo. Only verified students will be considered for this bursary. In addition, candidates must meet the citizenship and Ontario residency requirements as outlined on the OSAP Application for Full-Time Students. Interested students must complete the University of Waterloo Bursary application through Quest.

Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship

The Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology (IBET) Momentum Fellowship is a doctoral scholarship program designed to support Indigenous and Black students pursuing full-time doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The fellowship recognizes and provides financial support to exceptional students who meet the academic requirements and identify as Indigenous or Black. Valued at $30,000 per year, the fellowship includes $25,000 from the university plus an additional $5,000 contribution from the supervisor. This award aims to promote diversity and inclusion in engineering and technology graduate programs while supporting the research and academic development of underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The fellowship is available for students admitted to PhD programs in Spring 2021 or later, and students transferring from eligible incomplete Master's programs to PhD may also be considered. Eligibility requires Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, a cumulative average of at least 80%, and verification of Indigenous identity through the Office of Indigenous Relations where applicable.