Can international students at UWaterloo get scholarships?

I'm interested in the University of Waterloo and I'm from abroad. Are there scholarships available specifically for international students, and what are the basic requirements or criteria for these scholarships?

Yes, the University of Waterloo in Canada does offer several scholarships for international students. Here are a few examples of scholarships available for international students:

1. International Student Entrance Scholarships: This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement to full-time undergraduate international students entering any faculty in the first year of a degree program. The value varies and the scholarship is automatically considered with your application.

2. International Scholar Experience Award: This is a need-based award offered to international students from various faculties and who can demonstrate financial need.

3. President's Scholarship of Distinction: Awarded to students admitted to a program with an average of 90% to 94.9%. The recipients of this award will receive an entrance scholarship of $2,000 and an International Experience Award of $2,500 or a Research Award of $1,500.

Requirements to consider include:

- Entrance Scholarships: These are automatically awarded based on your admission average upon application to the university, which means you don't need to apply separately for them.

- Need-based Scholarships: These require a separate application and eligibility is dependent on financial need, as well as extracurricular involvement and academic achievement.

Remember that scholarships are competitive, and receiving one will depend on the quality of your application and the pool of applicants in any given year. I would suggest checking the University of Waterloo's website or contacting their financial aid office for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Good luck with your application!