University of Waterloo · Canada
International Master’s Award of Excellence (IMAE)
Department-nominated funding for international students entering eligible research-based master's programmes at Waterloo.
Course-specific Course-specific
DestinationCanada
Degree levelMaster's
FundingResearch Funding
DeadlineCourse-specific
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality International students with valid study permit status
Minimum qualification Entering an eligible research-based master's programme
Minimum grade Not universally specified; competitive academic merit expected
Prerequisite background Academic background required by selected Waterloo research master's programme
Eligible fields of study Eligible research-based Master's programmes; department-specific
Work experience Not generally required
Age limit No general age limit
English / language Waterloo programme requirements
Admission required first Yes
Nomination required Yes
Application fee Scholarship application normally free; host admission fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition No automatic full tuition waiver
Stipend CAD 2,500 per term for up to five terms
Travel support Not standard
Insurance Not standard
Other benefits Department nomination; no separate student application in many cases
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Course-specific
No single university-wide deadline; nominations are managed by academic departments/programmes.
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