Kevin Strain International Entrance Scholarship – University of Waterloo, Canada

Location: Canada

Program: Undergraduate Degrees

Eligibility: International Students

Duration: 2 academic years

Deadline: Not Specific

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The Kevin Strain International Entrance Scholarship is offered annually by the University of Waterloo to one outstanding international undergraduate student entering Year One of any program in the School of Accounting and Finance. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 over two academic years, with recipients receiving $3,750 per term from 1A to 2B, provided they remain studying on an international student visa. Selection is based on academic excellence with a minimum admission average of 80%, and no application is required as eligible students are automatically considered at the time of admission. This fund was made possible by a generous donation from alumnus Kevin Strain, who graduated with a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo in 1990.

The University of Waterloo is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, located in Waterloo, Ontario, and consistently ranked among the top universities in the country and globally. Its School of Accounting and Finance is widely recognised for producing highly sought-after graduates in accounting, finance and related fields, with strong ties to industry and professional accounting bodies. The Kevin Strain International Entrance Scholarship reflects both the generosity of Waterloo alumni and the university’s commitment to attracting and supporting talented international students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in the field of accounting and financial management.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

$15,000 total over two academic years
$3,750 per term from Term 1A to Term 2B
Covers four terms of study across the first two academic years
Open exclusively to international students studying on an international student visa
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be an international undergraduate student entering Year One of any program in the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo
Must be studying on an international student visa and must remain on an international student visa throughout the duration of the award
Must have a minimum admission average of 80%
Eligible programs include Accounting and Financial Management, Sustainability and Financial Management, Computing and Financial Management, Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy and Science and Financial Management

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Selection is based on academic excellence with a minimum admission average of 80% among international students studying on an international student visa. No application is required as all eligible students entering Year One of an accounting and finance program at the University of Waterloo are automatically considered at the time of admission.