International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA) at University of Waterloo 2026

International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA) at University of Waterloo 2026

The International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA) at the University of Waterloo is a partial funding opportunity designed for international students pursuing a PhD. The scholarship provides CAD 5,140 per term during early and mid-PhD years, with structured funding options available in later stages, including a split of CAD 3,427 and CAD 1,713. Funding may continue for up to 14 terms depending on the admission pathway.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be international students with a valid Canadian study permit.
• Students must be registered full-time in a doctoral (PhD) program.
• Applicants are assessed international tuition fees.
• Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress in their program.
• Students must not hold conflicting funding such as tuition-specific awards or certain external/government sponsorships exceeding minimum funding limits.
• Changing to domestic tuition status makes recipients ineligible for future installments.

Application Process

No application is required for the IDSA. Eligible students are automatically assessed and awarded by the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) based on enrollment and eligibility status. The deadline for the 2026 cycle is 10 August 2026. For more information and official details, visit the International Doctoral Student Award (IDSA) page on the University of Waterloo website.