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Scholarships and Funding

Study and living costs for graduate students:

Graduate student funding is a priority at Waterloo. The main sources of funding for graduate students are:

Graduate student support varies by academic department and program. Guaranteed amounts are offered at the time of admission.

Minimum support for Doctoral Students

The annual minimum level of financial support provided for doctoral students whose admission is effective May 1, 2012 or later will be not less than $20,000. This commitment applies to the first three years of full-time enrollment in a doctoral program.

Use our scholarship database to search for other funding opportunities.

Guideline for Minimum Funding for Students in Master’s Research Programs (MA, MFA, MES, MMath, MASc, MSc)

Effective May 1, 2012, the guideline for minimum funding is $12,000 for incoming master’s students in the first year of a MA, MFA, MES, MMath, MASc, or MSc program. The continuation of funding throughout the first year requires full-time registration and good academic standing.