Staff Excellence Fund-Special Initiatives Fund The Special Initiatives Fund (SIF) was created in 2009 by the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation (PACSC) for a two-year trial period. With a total budget of approximately $65,000 in annual funding, it is designed to support special projects suggested by staff in the university support group. The Staff Excellence Fund subcommittee received 42 applications to access funds from the Special Initiatives Fund requesting a total of more than $321,000. The committee would like to thank all the applicants for the time and effort put into their applications. Not all applications were approved for funding and not all applications that were approved received full funding. The committee considered the merits of each application and applied the guiding principles behind the creation of the SIF to each application.
The successful applicants, the amount of funding they received and a brief description of the proposals can be found here: 2011 SIF Recipient List
Staff Enhancement Grant
The Staff Enhancement Grant (SEG) was the vision of Bruce Lumsden who retired as Director of Cooperative Education in June 2005. With seed donations given at his retirement, he requested that a fund be created to provide grants to UW Staff pursuing personal and professional development.The SEG was established to help cover the costs associated with courses (excluding tuition), or pursuit of other experiences undertaken by UW Staff. At that time the Staff Association also donated $5000.00. The Staff Association reviews applications and recommends recipients for a Staff Enhancement Grant on behalf of the University of Waterloo. Applications will be judged on the basis of the overall merit of the objectives, activities, benefits to the individual, and UW. All staff in the University Support group (as defined in UW’s Policy 54) are eligible to apply for a SEG. Preference will be given to individuals who have not received the grant previously. The amount of each grant is up to $500.
Application Deadline dates are:
February 1
June 1
October 1
Please review the SEG Terms of Reference and submit your SEG Application to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603.
Undergraduate Student Award
Each term, the Staff Association is pleased to offer up to two awards of $500.00 each. This award is provided to full or part-time undergraduate students in a degree program at the University of Waterloo. The student must:
be a member of the Staff Association or be the spouse, child, grandchild or dependent of a Staff Association member
demonstrate involvement with (a) volunteer organization(s) or extra-curricular activities
have a good academic standing (minimum overall standing of 70%)
if part-time, be taking a minimum of 2 courses
Financial need may be considered. This award is sponsored by the UWSA and the Education Credit Union. Please fill out the Undergraduate Award Application and submit to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603, x33566.
Notes: Students may only receive this award once within an academic year. This award may not be held in conjunction with another award valued at $500.00 or more for the same study period.
Application Deadline Dates are:
Fall Term – apply by October 15th
Winter Term – apply by February 15th
Spring Term – apply by June 15th
Graduate Student Award
Each term, the Staff Association is pleased to offer an award of $500.00 to a graduate student. The award is provided to a full or part-time graduate student in a degree program at the University of Waterloo. The student must:
be a member of the Staff Association or be the spouse, child, grandchild or dependent of a Staff Association member
have a good academic standing (minimum 70%)
if part-time, be taking a minimum of 2 courses
Financial need may be considered in the selection process. Please fill out the Graduate Award Application and submit to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603, x33566. Note: The student may only receive this award once within an academic year.
Application Deadline Dates are:
Fall Term – apply by October 15th
Winter Term – apply by February 15th
Spring Term – apply by June 15th
Johnson Inc. Scholarships
The Johnson Inc. Academic Scholarships were established in 1998 by Paul J. Johnson and members of Johnson’s Corporate Leadership Team. Johnson has awarded 100 Scholarships annually since that date. Each award is valued at $1500.00. Canadian students who are graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada may apply. You must be a Staff Association member (or dependent) who is currently enrolled in any Johnson Inc. coverage. For more information, visit their website or call 1-877-328-7878. Application Deadline: September 15th
Awards and Grants
Awards and Grants
Staff Excellence Fund-Special Initiatives Fund
The Special Initiatives Fund (SIF) was created in 2009 by the Provost’s Advisory Committee on Staff Compensation (PACSC) for a two-year trial period. With a total budget of approximately $65,000 in annual funding, it is designed to support special projects suggested by staff in the university support group. The Staff Excellence Fund subcommittee received 42 applications to access funds from the Special Initiatives Fund requesting a total of more than $321,000. The committee would like to thank all the applicants for the time and effort put into their applications. Not all applications were approved for funding and not all applications that were approved received full funding. The committee considered the merits of each application and applied the guiding principles behind the creation of the SIF to each application.
The successful applicants, the amount of funding they received and a brief description of the proposals can be found here: 2011 SIF Recipient List
Staff Enhancement Grant
The Staff Enhancement Grant (SEG) was the vision of Bruce Lumsden who retired as Director of Cooperative Education in June 2005. With seed donations given at his retirement, he requested that a fund be created to provide grants to UW Staff pursuing personal and professional development.The SEG was established to help cover the costs associated with courses (excluding tuition), or pursuit of other experiences undertaken by UW Staff. At that time the Staff Association also donated $5000.00. The Staff Association reviews applications and recommends recipients for a Staff Enhancement Grant on behalf of the University of Waterloo. Applications will be judged on the basis of the overall merit of the objectives, activities, benefits to the individual, and UW. All staff in the University Support group (as defined in UW’s Policy 54) are eligible to apply for a SEG. Preference will be given to individuals who have not received the grant previously. The amount of each grant is up to $500.
Application Deadline dates are:
February 1
June 1
October 1
Please review the SEG Terms of Reference and submit your SEG Application to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603.
Undergraduate Student Award
Each term, the Staff Association is pleased to offer up to two awards of $500.00 each. This award is provided to full or part-time undergraduate students in a degree program at the University of Waterloo. The student must:
Financial need may be considered. This award is sponsored by the UWSA and the Education Credit Union. Please fill out the Undergraduate Award Application and submit to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603, x33566.
Notes: Students may only receive this award once within an academic year. This award may not be held in conjunction with another award valued at $500.00 or more for the same study period.
Application Deadline Dates are:
Fall Term – apply by October 15th
Winter Term – apply by February 15th
Spring Term – apply by June 15th
Graduate Student Award
Each term, the Staff Association is pleased to offer an award of $500.00 to a graduate student. The award is provided to a full or part-time graduate student in a degree program at the University of Waterloo. The student must:
Financial need may be considered in the selection process. Please fill out the Graduate Award Application and submit to the Staff Association Office, DC 3603, x33566.
Note: The student may only receive this award once within an academic year.
Application Deadline Dates are:
Fall Term – apply by October 15th
Winter Term – apply by February 15th
Spring Term – apply by June 15th
Johnson Inc. Scholarships
The Johnson Inc. Academic Scholarships were established in 1998 by Paul J. Johnson and members of Johnson’s Corporate Leadership Team. Johnson has awarded 100 Scholarships annually since that date. Each award is valued at $1500.00. Canadian students who are graduating high school and pursuing post-secondary education in Canada may apply. You must be a Staff Association member (or dependent) who is currently enrolled in any Johnson Inc. coverage. For more information, visit their website or call 1-877-328-7878.
Application Deadline: September 15th