Information about Honour Awards for the 2021-2022 academic year will be available in mid December.

Marjorie Anderson Financial Award for Indigenous Students

• Value: $80,000 ($20,000 per year)
• Eligibility for Award:
  • Self-identify as Inuit, or as Status/Non-status First Nations from the Six Nations of the Grand River or the Mississaugas of the New Credit
  • Entering a degree program at McMaster in 2020-21
• Criteria: 
  • Minimum admission average of at least 75%
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Application includes:
    • Essay describing the influence that your Indigenous heritage has on your volunteer activities, leadership opportunities, university program choice, career path, or other community involvement that is important to you (1 – 2 pages).
    • Reference letter from a non-family member
• Deadline: April 2, 2021

Provost Entrance Scholarship for International Students

Established in 2018 to recognize the academic achievements of international students.

• Value: $7500 (Up to 10 awards available per year)
• Eligibility for Award: Must be an international visa student, currently studying at a foreign high school outside of Canada and applying for admission to a Level l program.
• Criteria:
  • Award requires a letter of reference from an official from their high school (i.e. principal, department head, guidance counselor etc.) who can comment knowledgeably about your academic achievements, character, community service, and leadership potential
• Deadline: February 12, 2021

The Woo Family International Entrance Scholarships

Established in 1999 by Mr. Chung How Woo in honour of his late wife, Mrs. Ching Yung Chiu-Woo, mother and mother-in-law of four McMaster graduates.

• Value: $3,000 per student (Variable number of awards each year)
• Eligibility: Must be an international visa student, currently studying at a foreign high school outside of Canada and applying for admission to a Level l program.
• Criteria:
  • Students are automatically considered for this award once enrolled at McMaster for the upcoming fall term.
  • Awards are based on final admission averages.
• Deadline: February 12, 2021

The McMaster Chinese Alumni – Peter George International Entrance Scholarships

Established in 1999 by Chinese Alumni (Toronto Chapter) of McMaster University.

• Value: $3000 per student (Variable number awards each year)
• Eligibility: Must be an international visa student, currently studying at a foreign high school outside of Canada and applying for admission to a Level l program.
• Criteria:
  • Students are automatically considered for this award once enrolled at McMaster for the upcoming fall term.
  • Awards are based on final admission averages.
• Deadline: February 12, 2021

The Access Award

Established in 2019, the Access Award creates a pathway for academically qualified students from under-represented groups in the Golden Horseshoe area to access post-secondary education. In addition to financial assistance, students will have access to support and mentorship opportunities that will help position them for success.

• Value: $10,000 per year in aid & award funding towards tuition, compulsory fees, books, equipment and living costs and one guaranteed McMaster University work experience. Tenable for up to four years
• Eligibility for Award:
  • Students from under-represented groups in the Golden Horseshoe area
  • Demonstrate financial need.
• Criteria: 
  • AwardSpring application which includes:
    • Short essay questions detailing the barriers to accessing post-secondary education you are facing and your desire to attend McMaster
    • Reference letter
• Deadline: February 12, 2021

More information on McMaster Access Strategy

Loran Scholarship

Merit-based award to find and nurture young Canadians who show strength of character and commitment to service, challenging them to realize their full promise.

• Value: Approximately $100,000 over four years of undergraduate studies (includes tuition waiver and $10,000 annual stipend)
• Eligibility for Award:
  • Be in your final year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school or Cegep (If you are planning to attend university outside of Quebec after only one year of Cegep, you can apply in your first year of Cegep)
  • At least 16 years old by Sept. 1 of the following year
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Criteria: 
  • High school students: Present a minimum cumulative average of 85%
  • Cegep students: Present an R score equal to or higher than 29

Learn more about the Loran Award, including full eligibility requirements, award inclusion and how to apply.

Schulich Leader Scholarships

• Value: Up to $80,000 – $100,000 over four years
• Eligibility for Award:
  • Entering a program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be selected as high school’s nominee (Canadian schools only)
• Criteria: 
  • Awarded to the top entrepreneurial-minded STEM students that demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, creativity and charisma.
  • Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

Learn more about the Schulich Leader Scholarship, including full eligibility requirements, and how to apply

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