Highlights for Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarships

The highlights of the Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship are given below:

Scholarship type	College-Specific: University of Waterloo Merit-Based
Donor	Professor Hira Ahuja
Deadline	NA
Amount	CAD 10,000
Number of Awards	Atleast 1
Official Website	https://uwaterloo.ca/graduate-studies-postdoctoral-affairs/awards/hira-and-kamal-ahuja-international-graduate-scholarship
Renewability	Yearly
International Students Eligible	Yes

Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship Award Details

The Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award is distinguished by its flexibility in value and duration, adapting to the income generated by the Fund annually. The award's key details are outlined below:

• The amount of the award will depend on the annual income the Fund generates.
• The primary aim is to provide at least one award valued at up to $10,000.
• The value of the award, as well as the number of awards, may vary from year to year.
• Master in Canada students can receive the award for a maximum of two years.
• Doctoral students can receive the award for a maximum of four years.
• Continuation of the award is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing (minimum 80%) and remaining registered full time in the respective program.
• Recipients of the Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award can rest assured that it is in addition to any guaranteed funding mentioned in their offer letter.

Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship Eligibilty Criteria

The Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award is designed to recognize exceptional graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo. The eligibility and selection criteria are outlined below:

Eligibility Criteria	Condition
Program	Applicants must be registered as full-time graduate students in either a Master's or Doctoral program within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
Academic Achievement	Candidates are required to have achieved a minimum aggregate score of 80% in their academic pursuits.
International Students from Specific IITs	International students who have graduated from any of the following Indian Institutes of Technology IIT Delhi, IIT Mumbai, IIT Ropar, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur
Permanent Residents of Canada	Canada PR holders graduated from either IIT or NIIT (National Institutes of Technology) are eligible to apply for the award.
Preference for Underrepresented Candidates	Priority will be given to candidates who identify as women and fulfill the above-mentioned eligibility criteria, This preference aims to address gender underrepresentation in the field and foster diversity within the engineering community.

Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship Application Process

Candidates studying in Canada and aspiring to apply for the Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award must adhere to the following steps to ensure a complete and successful application:

• Fill out the Graduate Student Award application.
• Attach Required Documentation
• Submit fully completed application package to the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) before the designated application deadline.

Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship Selection Process

Students of University of Waterloo, one of the top universities in Canada, receive Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award in Engineering Scholarship. The selection process for the Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award is a meticulous and thorough procedure aimed at identifying deserving candidates for this prestigious financial support. The key steps of the selection process are outlined below:

• The selection process initiates once the university receives the submitted applications from the eligible candidates.

• The completion and submission of the Graduate Student Award application is a mandatory prerequisite for the selection process to commence.

• Applications that demonstrate not only strong academic achievements but also a meaningful contribution to the Indian community in terms of cultural responsibility are given priority in the selection process.
• Candidates who excel academically and showcase their cultural involvement are more likely to be considered for this award.

• The selection process involves a comprehensive review of the applications received. This review is likely to assess academic performance, financial need, and cultural contributions.
• Candidates who have met the outlined eligibility criteria and demonstrated their cultural engagement may progress to the interview stage.
• Interviews may be conducted to further evaluate the candidates' suitability for the award. These interviews provide an opportunity for candidates to showcase their qualifications and personal attributes.
• Candidates who successfully pass through the application review and interview stages and are selected for the award will be notified through email.

IIT graduates pursuing Faculty of Engineering courses from University of Waterloo should apply for Hira and Kamal Ahuja Award. Scholarship is available for Winter, Spring and Fall term.

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