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Entrance Scholarships & Bursaries

Entering your first year of an undergraduate program? Learn about our entrance scholarships & bursaries.

OSAP/Government Aid

Loan/grant programs like OSAP, as well as those from other provinces and the U.S. can help you pay for school.

Scholarships and Bursaries

McMaster offers scholarship and bursary funding based on your accomplishments and financial need.

Work Program

The McMaster Work Program gives you a chance to work on campus and earn money while you study.

Indigenous Student Aid & Awards

As an Indigenous student, there are several options available to help you finance your education.

Black Student Aid & Awards

As a Black student, there are several options available to help you finance your education.

Youth in Extended Society Care Bursary Program

Students who will or have already aged out of extended society care may be eligible for additional bursary funding.

Emergency Financial Support

No money for food or rent? Sudden change in financial situation? We can help.

Forms

Download forms for OSAP changes/extensions, academic progress warnings/restrictions and more.

How to Apply

You can apply to various opportunities such as scholarships, bursaries and work programs using AwardSpring.

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Guide to AwardSpring – Your scholarship and bursary platform

Guide to AwardSpring – Your scholarship and bursary platform Event

What is AwardSpring? The AwardSpring platform is where McMaster students go to find and apply for internal scholarship and bursary...

Your guide to applying for full-time OSAP

Your guide to applying for full-time OSAP Event

Are you eligible for full-time OSAP and need help applying? Then this guide is for you! Read on to learn...

Webinar: Help applying for OSAP

Webinar: Help applying for OSAP Event

Join Student Services for an online webinar that offers new students and their families, information and guidance on how to...

Intro to OSAP

Intro to OSAP Event

View our video tutorial above for the common practices on applying to OSAP. To calculate your course load, you can...