Youth in extended society care tuition bursary

• Expired out of extended society care in Ontario (not publicly adopted) with a minimum of one year in extended society care*.
• Self-identify through the OSAP application process and provide the supporting documentation (OSAP Verification of Status with Children’s Aid Society Form).
• Be a permanent resident, refugee, or citizen of Canada.
• Apply for non-repayable grant funding through full-time or part-time OSAP each academic year. Students are not required to apply for loan funding.
• Demonstrate financial need (eligibility for a minimum of $1.00 of grant funding on OSAP assessment).
• Received an offer of admission to McMaster University and meet the final admission conditions of the offer.

*If you do not meet these criteria, consider applying for other funding opportunities. If you have any questions about the eligibility requirements, please contact the Access office.

In exceptional circumstances, there may be availability for out of province Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees for graduate program access.

1. Be an offer holder for a funded Graduate program at McMaster University.
2. Self-identify as a former youth in extended society care by contacting the Access office to obtain the application and submitting all required forms, including the OSAP Verification of Status with Ontario’s Children’s Aid Society Form, to the Aid & Awards Office at least 30 days before the program start date.
3. Apply for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) including providing the OSAP Verification of Status with Ontario’s Children’s Aid Society Form.
4. The Aid & Awards team will review the application for completion and advise the Office of Graduate Studies for review.
5. The Aid & Awards team will contact the student to determine the amount of funding needed on a case-by-case basis upon OSAP confirmation. This amount will vary depending on the funding package. Aid & Awards will coordinate payment to the student account.