McMaster University in Canada · Application cycle 2027/2028

McMaster University Award of Excellence for International Undergraduates 2027/2028

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About this scholarship

An award for an international student starting a bachelor's degree at McMaster University in Canada in 2027, worth up to CAD 200,000 over four years. You apply on the AwardSpring platform.

Funding type

The award is worth up to CAD 200,000 over four years. The faculty sets the amount from your course load, and the final amount is confirmed after you enrol. It is renewed each year in Levels 2 to 4 if you stay in the faculty you were admitted to, study full time and keep paying international fees. The page does not say whether the award goes to tuition or living costs. McMaster's general awards page says an entrance award is first applied to fees owing on your student account, and any balance is paid to your bank account. McMaster's general awards page says its awards for international students range from CAD 7,500 to CAD 200,000.

Tuition fees: Not specified
Living costs: Not specified
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

An international student who pays international tuition fees Starting a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science or Social Sciences A strong academic record, community contribution, potential as a student scholar, and McMaster's values of excellence, engagement and personal growth The page states no minimum grade The award is for entering first year in 2027

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test not mentioned

The award page names no language test. The English requirement is the one for your program, so check the McMaster admission page.

University admission details

Required before applying?

Apply to the university through OUAC, then activate your AwardSpring account and apply for the award. An offer of admission is not needed to apply. Applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 19 February 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Only selected applicants are notified. McMaster's general awards page lists decisions for this award in early February, which is before the deadline, so ask the university when to expect the result. The general admission deadline is not given on the award page.

Required documents

Admission application through OUAC General Application on AwardSpring The follow-up items for the award, such as essays or referrals Any supporting documents, combined into one PDF

Application steps

Apply for admission to McMaster through OUAC. Activate your McMaster account and log in to AwardSpring. Fill in the General Application, then the follow-ups for the Award of Excellence. Send everything before 19 February 2027, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Requirement checklist

McMaster admission application Required

You apply through OUAC. You need this application to get your AwardSpring login. An offer of admission is not needed to apply for the award.

General Application on AwardSpring Required

You log in with your McMaster account and fill in the General Application that matches you to awards.

Follow-ups for the Award of Excellence Required

Extra items such as essays or referrals. They appear on your dashboard after you submit the General Application.

Scholarship contacts

McMaster Registrar, AwardSpring questions: Contact form (opens in a new tab)

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