JD Leslie Graduate Award at University of Waterloo 2026

JD Leslie Graduate Award at University of Waterloo 2026

The JD Leslie Graduate Award is a partial funding opportunity valued at a minimum of CAD 1,000, provided by the University of Waterloo for graduate students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees. The scholarship is open to all nationalities and supports students enrolled in either full-time or part-time graduate programs across all subjects offered by the university.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a full-time or part-time graduate student at the University of Waterloo.
• Must be enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree program.
• Must have a minimum cumulative average of 80%.
• Must be graduating from a fully online graduate degree program.
• Must demonstrate the benefits of lifelong learning through their educational experience.

Scholarship Value and Deadline

The award provides Partial Funding, CAD 1,000. The deadline for application is 10 Aug, 2026. It is important to note that the exact number of awards and their value may vary each year.

Application Process

There is no direct application required for this scholarship. Eligible students are identified automatically by the Centre for Extended Learning. Shortlisted candidates are then invited to submit a statement of 250–300 words explaining how they benefited from their online graduate program. Applicants can access the official award database through the following link: JD Leslie Graduate Award at University of Waterloo.