McMaster University provides Entrance Awards for students starting their first undergraduate degree in the 2026–2027 academic year. These awards recognize academic excellence, leadership, community engagement, and, for some awards, financial need. Some scholarships are granted automatically based on admission averages, while others require a separate application.
Eligibility
- Incoming undergraduate students admitted full-time to McMaster University
- Students entering their first undergraduate degree
- Open to domestic and international students (some awards are international-specific)
- Must meet academic and award-specific criteria
Benefits
- Financial support toward tuition and academic expenses
- Automatic entrance scholarships based on grades
- Competitive awards through application
- Some awards are renewable, subject to academic performance
Deadline
- Application-based Entrance Awards deadline: 19 February 2026
- Automatic entrance awards: No separate application required (assessed after admission)
How to apply
- Apply for admission and receive an offer from McMaster University
- Activate your McMaster student account (MacID)
- Automatic awards will be assessed automatically
- Complete and submit the Entrance Awards application for competitive awards before the deadline
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