Andre Vorauer Memorial Award

Award type: 
Scholarships/awards
Award description: 

An award, valued at $2,800, will be provided annually to a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in Year Three or Four of an Earth Sciences program in the Faculty of Science or the Geological Engineering program in the Faculty of Engineering. Selection is based on academic achievement (minimum 75% cumulative average) and demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in extracurricular activities and/or an interest in social good. Interested students should submit an application by February 15. This fund is made possible by gifts from family and friends in memory of Andre Vorauer (MEng '88), to honour his passion for geoscience and helping others.

Value: 
$2,800
Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • enrolled in Year Three, or Four of an Earth Sciences program OR Geological Engineering
  • minimum 75% cumulative average
  • demonstrated leadership potential through involvement in extracurricular activities and/or an interest in social good
Level: 
Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Engineering→Geological Engineering; Science→Earth and Environmental Sciences
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Winter
Application details:
  • Complete the applicable term Undergraduate Award Application
    • At this time we are only accepting applications for awards with a Spring deadline (May - August).
    • Access the Spring Term Undergraduate Award Application on our Undergraduate Studies Form page.
    • The application for awards with deadlines in a future term will be available by the start of that term – please check back later.
    • Complete a separate application for each award you wish to be considered for.
Application deadline: 
February 15
Contact:
  • Student Awards & Financial Aid
    • safainfo@uwaterloo.ca
    • The Centre, Needles Hall