JP Gladu Scholarships at the University of Waterloo

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in the Indigenous Entrepreneurship program at United College at the University of Waterloo
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Community involvement and contribution

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact United College to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing entrepreneurship and can show that you have a financial need for extra funding. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask United College how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask United College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with United College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. To qualify, you must be enrolled in the Indigenous Entrepreneurship program at United College at the University of Waterloo.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying Indigenous Entrepreneurship

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your expenses and gaps in funding. List your specific costs to show exactly why this award is necessary.
• Community LeadershipMany applicants simply list their volunteer roles. Instead, describe the actual impact you had on your community. Give a concrete example of a project you led or a person you helped.
• StrategySince there are three separate deadlines, don't wait until the final one in February. Apply during the first available window to get your financial planning sorted early in the academic year.

Questions students ask

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