University of Waterloo Scholarships 2025: Amount and Eligibility

• Usually when you are about to start the course, there is an opportunity to get the scholarship; it is called the Business Plan scholarship, in that you have to pitch a business plan based upon some criteria, and if you clear that, you get a CAD 10,000 scholarship.
• In my batch, 2 students were only able to get that. on an average mostly 2 or 3 students can avail themselves of this opportunity.

• I found my accommodation on Facebook Marketplace. Normally everyone there uses FB marketplace for finding listings. Rent ranges from CAD 800 to 900 for a private room, which includes utilities. Sometimes they are separate, like hydro, water, etc. laundry services you have to pay for depending upon the building. My accommodation was on Lester St; it was a 7-minute walk from my class.

• Yes, I received a scholarship during the course; it was an academic excellence scholarship. The name of the scholarship is the ECE Master of Engineering Award of Excellence and Scholarship.
• Award amount is 1000 CAD
• One of my friends did receive one; this scholarship is given top 3 students who scored highest in their previous semesters.
• Since people can graduate in any of the 3 semesters in a particular year, the top 3 students per semester.

• When I was a student, i used to live near the university, not in campus housing, as it was tough to get into. I and a friend rented an apartment for the first 8 months, and then for the next year, 4 friends rented a whole house with 2 bedrooms, 1 hall, and 1 kitchen. We found both the accommodation through facebook marketplace.
• First apartment rent was 600 CAD per month; second house per head rent was 550 CAD per month excluding the utilities. After including the utilities, it can be 700-750 CAD for both the accommodations
• Winter was the major challenge in finding the apartment, Canada's winter being harsh and we had to visit before confirming the rental place; it was tough to travel in such harsh winter.
• Try your luck in campus housing; if not, stay near the university for the university vibe, though rent would be higher but would be helpful in winters.
• Both the accommodations were a 10-min bus ride to the university or a 20-min walk to the university. Most Indian students stay near the university.

• Yes. I received a scholarship when I was in my first year. The name of it was University of Waterloo President's Scholarship of Distinction and you require a 95% average or above in high school to receive that scholarship.
• I received 2000 from it. Yes, some of my batch mates received that scholarship as well. I wouldn't exactly know how many students on average receive scholarships each year since that information isn't available to the public but there are very less scholarship opportunities for international students and they usually range from 2000-5000 CAD.

• First year was On-Campus, then Off-campus. To find places off-campus there are several stuff you can do, Facebook Marketplace and some other Canadian housing boards.
• My monthly rent was 800 per month but it doesn't remain constant since your mostly moving houses your entire university life because of your co-op program you really dont stay constant at one house.
• The challenges I experiences were mostly price related, most of the houses are pretty costly. 
• I would say, a recommendation I would give is to definitely thoroughly checkout the place before you move forward with a house since I have faced some issues in the past when I did it once.

• I found accommodation via a friend of mine. There are so many agencies in the city that help with finding accommodation, but usually expensive.
• My rent was $450 on sharing basis when i came in, but changed to $720 when i switched to a different place. Lots of facebook and whatsapp groups. Be cautious when using portals like kijiji or giving out money to some agency,

Merit Scholarship ($1000) for entry average above 85%.

I chose this university because of rigorous academic abilities, similar culture, friends attending, good co-op program. Overall, I’m really glad I chose to attend the University of Waterloo. The academic culture pushes you to succeed, and many people are very supportive and helpful. It’s a nice city that doesn’t have too many distractions.

I wanted to do an MBA but needed more experience. This University offered a similar course in Engineering. With its high industry connections, it provided quality co-op programs that enabled me to secure a job. The overall experience is good. Connections are the major advantage of University of Waterloo. It has its very own reputation across the world. The fees, however, is insane.

I chose this university because of one of the main factor which is their coop program (one term study, next term internship, and so on). This gives me a lot of practical work experience. My overall experience at the University of Waterloo has been great. The students are mostly smart and helpful and make for good study partners. There is a lot of help available for those who require it, and the campus culture is good.

Campus life at the University is vibrant and diverse offering a rich tapestry of experiences both inside & outside the classroom. The university boasts modern and well-equipped infrastructure, including lecture halls, research facilities, and libraries that cater to our academic needs. The campus buzzes with a lot of events and extracurricular activities throughout the year. These range from cultural festivals and arts performances to sports competitions and social gatherings, ensuring there's something for everyone to participate in and enjoy.

Yes, sorry cannot disclose.

I chose University of Waterloo for its Computer Science faculty, being the best in North America. I also received offer from my desired program (Masters with thesis), as I wanted to delve deeper into research. University of Waterloo is also reputable in the industry as it produces bright technological savvy minds, and I aspired to be one. Life at UW will be memorable if you know how to balance fun and studies together. The town of Waterloo is a student friendly place, affordable food options, and parks nearby, mostly, everything is at a walking distance from campus, if not our bus ride is also free in Waterloo.

Yes I got 2500 CAD.

I chose this university as the coop program was a plus since it helps to gain relevant Canadian experience and helps in recovering some fees. Overall the experience is good, it's what you make of it. There is a lot to learn, experiences to have. This degree can change the way you think.