Awards and financial aid for graduate students

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Awards and financial aid opportunities for graduate students at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ are advertised, adjudicated and administered by Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, in collaboration with faculties, departments and the Student Awards and Financial Aid department. Learn more about specific opportunities, below.


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Graduate awards at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ are funded through various sources, including the institutional operating budget, external agency funding, and donations from generous donors. The university is dedicated to attracting and rewarding talented students, ensuring all qualified individuals have access to a top-tier education and experience.Ìý Learn more by visiting the web pages below:

Financial need fundingÌý

À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ offers some assistance for graduate students who demonstrate financial need, but funding for these programs is limited. There are also opportunities available from external agencies. For more information, visit the links below:

Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Research Assistantships (RA)

Graduate Teaching AssistantshipÌý(TA) positions are held by a qualified student to assist a faculty member with instructional responsibilities. TA positions are arranged by your academic department and paid through Human Resources.Ìý

Graduate Research Assistantship (RA) positions are heldÌýby a qualified student who performs a designated list of research duties under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

For more information on TA and RA positions, visit Graduate Teaching Assistantships (TA) and Graduate Research Assistantships (RA)

Work programs

  • The Work Placement program funds full-time on-campus jobs for full-time students. Both co-op and non-co-op students can apply.
  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýWork-Study programÌýoffers part-time on-campus jobs for full-time students.

Forms

Award and Financial Aid forms for graduate students can be found on the Forms for graduate students web page.

Contact us

If you have general questions about awards, Ask the Centre. For specific information about graduate awards, contactÌýgspa-awards@uwaterloo.ca.