The Graduate Studies Endowment Fund (GSEF) at the University of Waterloo was created by a graduate student referendum in 2001-2002 for the purpose of "funding an on-going commitment to enhance the learning, research, and overall experience of graduate students at the University."
News
Spring 2025 Funding Opportunities
Have an idea to enhance the academic or social experience for graduate students at UWaterloo? Submit an application for GSEF funding today! We have three funding streams available:
| Award Type | Requested Funding Amount | Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Small Project |
Up to and including $600 |
1st of each month (May - August) |
| Large Project | Exceeding $600 |
June 13 |
| Environmental Sustainability Award | Any amount |
June 13 |
Apply to be the next GSEF Coordinator!
GSEF is looking to hire a new Coordinator to lead the Project Review Committee and Board meetings, develop new initiatives to address graduate student needs, and carry out the day-to-day affairs of GSEF. Please see the Coordinator Job Description for more details.
Interested candidates can submit their cover letter and CV to the Coordinator (Taronish Kotwall) at gsef@uwaterloo.ca, by February 28, 2025.
Winter 2025 Funding Opportunities
Have an idea to enhance the academic or social experience for graduate students at UWaterloo? Submit an application for GSEF funding today! We have three funding streams available:
| Award Type | Requested Funding Amount | Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Small Project |
Up to and including $600 |
1st of each month (September - December) |
| Large Project | Exceeding $600 |
February 14 |
| Environmental Sustainability Award | Any amount |
February 14 |
Blog
Winter 2025 Overview
Over the Winter 2025 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. Continue reading to check out what we have been up to over the last few months!
GSEF at Winter 2025 Grad Ready!
To welcome new and returning students back on campus, the Student Success Office (SSO) held a Winter 2025 Grad Ready Services Fair at the Student Life Centre with a self-guided icebreaker for students. GSEF set up a booth to meet new graduate students and provide free timbits!
Winter 2022 Overview
Written with support from Najeebuddin Mohammed
Over the Winter 2022 term, GSEF worked actively to increase student engagement, support student-led projects and initiatives, and direct funding to continue supporting graduate students across campus. The move to in-person learning in February provided a much-needed boost to student-led activities, which GSEF was happy to support. Continue reading to check out what we were up to over the last few months!