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This endowed award was established by Al and Linda Hecht to assist students who wish to study at a foreign institution as part of an exchange program
Award Value: up to $1,000.
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
This endowed award was created by Beverly Harris, former Chair of the Board of Governors, and alumnus Tim Seegmiller ('82) to help deserving students study overseas.
Recipients are selected by the Student Awards Office and Laurier International, based on which applicants will most likely benefit from and contribute to the exchange experience.
Estimated Award Value: $750
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
The German-Canadian Education Fund (Waterloo Region) (GCEF) is a division of the German-Canadian Business and Professional Association in Waterloo Region. The GCEF is a charity established with the purpose of encouraging language studies in general and the study of the German language in particular.
Each year high school and university students of Waterloo Region will receive awards and prizes at a public ceremony for their outstanding achievements in the study of German. Occasionally, and funds permitting, certain German-Canadian cultural activities conducted in the schools and universities may also receive financial support at that ceremony.
The Bitzer Travel Awards, valued from $500 to $1,500 per student, are awarded annually to full time undergraduate students who have registered for a study abroad program (one semester or one academic year). Interested students must complete an application by Sept. 1. Awards will be presented at the Bitzer Awards ceremony. Successful applicants will receive 50% of the award before their study abroad period and 50% after.
Students must be within the first four years of their program (any undergraduate program) at the University of Waterloo or Laurier and have or will have completed at least one German-language course before beginning their study abroad.
Students who have registered for a study-abroad program of at least one term at a university in Germany, Austria, or the German-speaking parts of Switzerland are eligible to apply for the Bitzer Travel Grants. Their home department/program must give approval for the study abroad program.
Students submit a two-part application to the German-Canadian Education Fund as an email attachment (PDF only) to Mat Schulze, president of the German-Canadian Education Fund (Waterloo Region), at mschulze@uwaterloo.ca.
The application letter must not be longer than one page. In the application, students should detail their experience and background in studying the German language, culture, and history and their motivation and plans for their study period abroad.
Applicants need to provide a letter of acceptance or proof of registration for a study program at a university in a German-speaking country. The program of study is normally for a minimum of one semester and a maximum of one academic year. Students are encouraged to apply, if their study-abroad program will commence within the next nine months.
Global Affairs Canada and the Chinese Ministry of Education are offering short-term scholarships to Canadians wishing to study abroad in China. Scholarships are awarded for studies, research, language studies or a combination of studies and language studies at participating Chinese institutions.
Applications are due January 23, 2020.
Scholarships are available for:
Scholarships are available for studies and research, for a combination of studies and language studies, or for language studies only. Scholarships are not to be used towards a degree in China.
Students can study for a period of no less than four months and no more than 12 months.
Faculty members and professionals can study or do research for no less than eight weeks and no more than 12 months.
The scholarships are for studies and research between September 2020 and August 2021.
Included in the scholarship:
If you have questions about the scholarships or the program, please contact scholarships-bourses@cbie.ca.
This special fund (endowed) was established by friends and colleagues of Rowland Smith to honour the time he spent at Laurier as vice-president.
Estimated Award Value: $1,200
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
Award Value: approximately $1,100.
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in June. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
The Government of Mexico is offering scholarships to Canadians for study or research at participating Mexican post-secondary institutions.
Full program details and the application are available online.
This special fund (endowed) was established to assist Laurier students who want to study at an institution abroad as part of an exchange program or as an independent study and is intended to assist students wanting to study in Germany at Laurier's partner universities, but other destinations in continental Europe will be considered if funds are available.
Selection is done by committee, consisting of the director of Student Awards, director of Laurier International and one faculty member involved with a German exchange program.
Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students; good academic standing; admitted to a foreign academic institution; proven financial need.
Award Value: up to $1,000
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
Award Value: up to $1,000.
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
This award was established by Matthew Certosimo in memory of his dear friend Roger Nault, who passed away in January 2024. Through this award, he strives to honor Roger's legacy by supporting a student pursuing a study abroad opportunity.
Estimated Award Value: $2,000
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS.
Award Value: Up to $1,100
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
This annual award has been established to support Indigenous students who wish to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities offered by the university.
Eligibility:
To apply: Search for the award on LORIS.
In close cooperation with the Department of International Affairs of the European University Viadrina, the Viadrina Center for Graduate Studies (VCGS) offers the Viadrina International Program for Graduates (VIP), promoted by the German Academic Exchange Service and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
The program aims to support the international networking of doctoral candidates and their stronger involvement in international research contexts and discourses. The program runs till Oct. 2017 at the European University Viadrina and offers doctoral candidates a long-term perspective to create an international research and career profile.
International doctoral candidates may apply for research and acquaintance stays at the European University Viadrina to get familiar with the research environment at Viadrina. These fellowships allow international doctoral candidates to get in touch with Viadrina professors for research co-operations or potential doctoral opportunities (e.g. joint degrees and cotutelle agreements). International doctoral candidates may apply for a one month or maximum three month funding.
Viadrina is offering a scholarship to a WLU student to study at Viadrina for one semester.
Eligibility:
To apply: Email exchange@wlu.ca.
Award Value: Paid directly to the student in Euros.
To apply: Students accepted into the Laurier exchange program can apply through Student Awards on LORIS. The application is usually open in late summer. Student Awards will email all students participating in the exchange program when the application is open.
External scholarships are available for students interested in studying abroad. Below are a few suggestions to begin your research into additional funding.
In addition to the below, some of our Laurier international exchange partners offer scholarships for incoming international students. While looking into this you can also do some more research into local service clubs and awards or bursaries they may offer. It doesn’t hurt to ask!
Contact Us:
Student Exchanges
E:
exchange@wlu.ca
T:
548.889.5591
Sinthu Vimaladasan, Student Abroad Advisor, Waterloo Campus
Office Hours:
For Sinthu's availability, see the Staff Listing page.
Anne-marie Henry, Global Engagement Coordinator, Brantford Campus
Office Hours:
For Anne-marie's availability, see the Staff Listing page.