George and Cathy Raithby Award for Indigenous Students at University of Waterloo 2026

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).