University of Waterloo International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE) 2026 – Canada

The University of Waterloo offers the International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE), a scholarship for international master’s students normally entering a research-based graduate program. The award provides a grant valued at $2,500 per term for up to five terms within the allowable program time limits. Selection is based on academic excellence demonstrated through the admission application, with faculties nominating eligible students from their award allocations.

Financial award of $2,500 per term for up to five terms; eligibility determined within department processes

International students with a valid Canadian study permit who are registered full time and assessed international tuition fees, normally in a research-based master’s program and entering the first term of their program.

Apply through the department/program Graduate Co-ordinator; the award is considered via the admission application and departmental criteria