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George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027

Awarded by University of Waterloo, Canada

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · CAD 1,500

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to citizens or members of a First Nations community

Can Be Taken At

University of Waterloo, Canada

Provider

University of Waterloo, Canada

Last Verified On

13 Nov 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for the George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students:

Applicants must:

  • Be Indigenous students who are citizens or members of a First Nations community (Status or Non-Status), Métis, and/or Inuit.
  • Be enrolled at University of Waterloo.
  • Be undergraduate students in any year and faculty, or graduate students in a Master’s or Doctoral program.
  • Complete the Indigenous Verification section in Quest.
  • Have their Indigenous identity verified by the Office of Indigenous Relations.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative academic average of 70%.
  • Demonstrate connection and/or contributions to Indigenous communities through extracurricular or volunteer activities.
  • Preference is given to students who aspire to give back to their communities in the future.

Value of George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students:

The award provides CAD $1,500 annually.

Application Process:

  • Complete the Indigenous Verification process in Quest.
  • Submit the applicable undergraduate or graduate student award application through The Centre’s website.
  • Applications are reviewed by Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA) and Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA).
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Waterloo, Canada. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 is 01 Feb, 2027.
  • George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 is offered for All subjects offered by the university.
  • George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 is open for: Open to citizens or members of a First Nations community.
  • George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 is offered by University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2027 covers Partial Funding, CAD 1,500.