Student Opportunities Abroad

UW Systems Design Engineering student on volunteer experience

 

Kavelman-Fonn Foundation International Experience Award

Newly announced awards to assist students who would like to build an international experience into their university degree.

Approximately 25-35 awards, valued at $1,250-$5,000 each, will be available annually for undergraduate students in any faculty who wish to participate in an international volunteer experience, an international co-op work term providing little or no remuneration, or an international field/work placement pursued as part of the academic degree. This award program will run for five years, beginning with the current 2009/10 academic year.

Interested students are asked to apply during the term prior to departure and award selection will take place each term.

Fall term - June 30, Winter term - November 1, Spring term - March 1

Applications are available from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office, Needles Hall, 2nd Floor.

application form: click here

 

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2010 for Spring term placements

How to find an international co-op work term:

Contact: 1-519-888-4567, ext. 33583
Student Awards and Financial Aid Office
Needles Hall, 2nd Floor
University of Waterloo