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 1220 item(s).

Access The Blenkhorn Fam Burs

Nature of award: Financial Need
Value: 10000
Award type: Entrance
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status
Faculty/Program: Arts & Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Nursing, Science, Social Sciences
Application deadline: 02/19/2026
Note: Complete Access Award Application
Established in 2024 by the Blenkhorn Family Foundation, whose primary objective is to support high potential, equity-deserving students by providing access to higher education, promoting a lifetime of improved social opportunities, work and life success. Requirements: To be granted to students entering any program who experience barriers to education and without financial support would otherwise be unable to attend university. The funding is tenable for 3 additional years provided the recipient remains enrolled full-time.
Access The Blenkhorn Fam Burs Website

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: 04/29/2026
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

Adi Development Group Bachelor of Technology Schol

Nature of award: Academic Merit
Value: 3500
Award type: In-Course
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident, Refugee Status, Student Visa
Faculty/Program: Engineering
Application deadline: 04/29/2026
Note: Apply on AwardSpring
Established in 2025 by The Heavy Construction Association of Toronto (HCAT). To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in Civil Engineering who attain high averages and demonstrate an interest in working in geotechnical engineering and/or heavy construction and demonstrate leadership. Value: $3500
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: 01/14/2026
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: 01/14/2026
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: 01/14/2026
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

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.