Funds Finder

The Funds Finder helps you search for awards that meet your needs and eligibility. Getting money takes four simple steps:

  1. Search the Funds Finder to discover scholarships and awards based on your needs and eligibility.
  2. Complete the General Application on AwardSpring. Your dashboard will show you all the awards that match your eligibility with additional requirements. With AwardSpring, you can share the same requirements (like a reference letter or statement of interest) across all applications with the same criteria.
  3. Apply for the General Bursary Program, if applicable. Located in “Follow-ups,” this will connect you with bursaries that match your criteria.
  4. Receive your award. Payments will be applied to your student account directly.

Found 1224 item(s).

Adi Development Group Bachelor of Technology Schol

Nature of award: Academic Merit
Value: 1000
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status, Student Visa
Faculty/Program: Engineering
Application deadline: 04/29/2024
Note: No Application Required
Established in 2018 by Saud Adi (B.Tech 2013) and Tariq Adi, Adi Development Group. To be awarded to students enrolled in Level 3 in the Faculty of Engineering Bachelor of Technology Programs who attained high averages. Value: $1,000
Adi Development Group Bachelor of Technology Schol Website

Alex John Royston MacMillan Memorial Bursary

Nature of award: Financial Need
Value: 0
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status
Faculty/Program: Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Science, Social Sciences
Application deadline: 01/16/2024
Note: Complete AwardSpring Common Application
Established in 1996 by his family in memory of Alec John Royston MacMillan under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to students enrolled in any program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to the recipients of The Alec John Royston MacMillan Memorial Awards.
Alex John Royston MacMillan Memorial Bursary Website

Bachelor of Health Sciences Class of 2011 Bursary

Nature of award: Black Students, Equity-Deserving Groups
Value: 0
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status
Faculty/Program: Health Sciences
Application deadline: 01/16/2024
Note: Complete AwardSpring Common Application
Established in 2020 by the Bachelor of Health Sciences Class of 2011. Requirements: To be granted to undergraduate students enrolled in any program who identify as Black students and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Health Sciences program.
Bachelor of Health Sciences Class of 2011 Bursary Website

Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS

Nature of award: Athletics, Black Students, Financial Need, Indigenous Students
Value: 0
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status
Faculty/Program: Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Science, Social Sciences
Application deadline: 01/16/2024
Note: Complete AwardSpring Common Application
The Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS) Bursary is available to student-athletes whose heritage is self-identified as either Black or Indigenous and provides additional financial support to those demonstrating financial need. Limited funding is available, and students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Value: up to $2,000
Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS Website

Bursaries for In-course Visa Students

Nature of award: Financial Need
Value: 0
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Student Visa
Faculty/Program: Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Science, Social Sciences
Application deadline: 01/16/2024
Note: Complete AwardSpring Common Application
Established in 1982 by the University to assist Visa students in any program.
Bursaries for In-course Visa Students Website

Bursary for Part-Time Students

Nature of award: Financial Need
Value:
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status
Faculty/Program: MCE, Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Science, Social Sciences
Application deadline: Rolling Deadlines
Note: Complete AwardSpring Common Application
MAPS bursaries provide funding assistance to high need part-time MCE students. To be considered for a MAPS bursary you must have completed at least 50% of any prior course work on a part-time basis AND be continuing your studies part-time. You must not be in receipt of OSAP for Part-Time Students for the same courses for which you are applying for MAPS support. You need to submit a new application for each term (fall, winter, spring/summer)
Bursary for Part-Time Students Website

Funds Finder is a tool that provides current and future McMaster University students information about some of the financial awards that are available at McMaster University. Please check all award details, including the links, to determine if you are eligible. Most award applications are competitive and meeting the requirements for an award does not guarantee you will be the recipient. The status of an award and/or value in Funds Finder might change based on available funds, eligibility rules and new award possibilities. Additional award information can be found on Faculty, department or program websites and the University Calendar.