Congratulations! You’ve received an award with your offer of admission. In this tab, we’ll help you understand the details of your award.
Award Terms and Regulations
All the terms and regulations for entrance awards can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Final vs Conditional offers
The value of a conditional entrance award may be adjusted/cancelled based on your final admission average.
The value of a final entrance award is guaranteed once you register as a full-time student in the fall term. You will also need to be enrolled as a full-time student for winter term.
Timeline
The Admissions Office typically reviews offer letters between September and October.
What happens if my GPA changes?
The value of some awards may be adjusted based on your final admission average. All the terms and regulations for entrance awards can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
Faculty Awards
Did you receive an entrance award from your Faculty? Please visit your Faculty’s award website for more information.
Faculty international award offers
International students who have received an award, of which some are renewable, are eligible based on the following criteria:
- Must be paying international tuition fees.
- Must be enrolled in courses full-time (fall and winter).
- Must clear conditions and finalize offer of admission.
You will not be eligible for this award if your tuition changes to domestic fees.
International awards are paid in two parts — 50% after the Fall drop and add period and 50% after the Winter drop and add period.
MELD students are eligible for the faculty-specific awards listed below upon successful completion of MELD, full-time enrolment in their level I program in the 2026/27 academic year and maintaining visa fee status.
What is considered full time?
A full-time student, for academic purposes, is an undergraduate student who is registered in at least 9 units in a term, including extra courses. Full-time status for students in the Faculty of Science and Engineering Co-op programs is granted to those students registered in at least 9 units in a term.
To review the terms of awards, please click on the Faculty of interest below.
DeGroote International Scholars Award
Established by the Faculty of Business in 2024 to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 89.99% or below. $15,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $5,000 for up to 3 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business and is in good standing. This award is automatic and do not require an application.
DeGroote International Distinction Award
Established by the Faculty of Business in 2024 to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 90 to 94.99 %. $20,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $10,000 for up to 3 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business and is in good standing. This award is automatic and do not require an application.
The Dean’s Global Excellence Award
Established by the Faculty of Business in 2024 to recognize incoming full-time international students with averages of 95% or higher. $25,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $20,000 for up to 3 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business and is in good standing. This award is automatic and do not require an application.
The Global Dean’s Excellence Award is a renewable award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees. Recipients are awarded $7,500 over 4 years in the Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences programs. Deadline to apply is February 19, 2025. Minimum eligibility is international undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering. This award is renewable for students in good academic standing.
The Engineering International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees. Minimum eligibility is international undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering.
The iBioMed International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (iBioMed) program. Minimum eligibility is international undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering.
The Engineering a Brighter Future Award of Excellence is a renewable award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees. Recipients are awarded $25,000 over 4 years in the Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences programs. Deadline to apply is February 19, 2025. Minimum eligibility is international undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering. This award is renewable for students in good academic standing.
Computer Science International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall term) who are paying international tuition fees in the Computer Science 1 or Computer Science 1 CO-OP program. Minimum eligibility is international undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering.
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The Faculty of Humanities Global Excellence Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $10,000 in Level 1 and $5,000 in Levels 2-4, if you are enrolled in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 5.0 or higher as per the McMaster grading scale) in an Honours Program. You are guaranteed the scholarship upon full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Humanities program in the 2025 Fall and Winter term.
The Faculty of Humanities Global Scholar Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $7,500 in Level 1 and $3,750 in Levels 2-4, if you are enrolled in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 5.0 or higher as per the McMaster grading scale) in an Honours Program. You are guaranteed the scholarship upon full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Humanities program in the 2025 Fall and Winter term.
The Faculty of Science Dean’s Global Excellence Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $10,000 in Level 1 and $7,500 in Levels 2-4. You must meet the terms outlined in the terms and conditions (MAPSci – The McMaster Academic Planner). You are guaranteed the scholarship upon full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Science program in the 2025 Fall and Winter term.
The Faculty of Social Sciences Global Excellence Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $10,000 in Level 1 and $5,000 in Levels 2-4, if you are enrolled in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 5.0 or higher as per the McMaster grading scale) in an Honours Program. You are guaranteed the scholarship upon full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Social Sciences program in the 2025 Fall and Winter term.
The Faculty of Social Sciences Global Scholar Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $7,500 in Level 1 and $3,750 in Levels 2-4, if you are enrolled in good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 5.0 or higher as per the McMaster grading scale) in an Honours Program. You are guaranteed the scholarship upon full-time enrolment in the Faculty of Social Sciences program in the 2025 Fall and Winter term.
Students entering the MELD program with a Level 1 conditional offer and a university final admission average of ≧90%. Both 101 and 105 applicants are eligible.