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Canadian Graduate Scholarships (CGS) provide financial support to high calibre full-time scholars who are registered in eligible masters or doctoral programs in Canada. It's a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above.

The GSA awards a number of travel awards (up to $500) every semester (Sept-Dec, Jan-Apr, May-Aug) for travel to conferences to present, or to undertake research relevant to their field of study. GSA Travel Awards are funded from the proceeds of the GSA Development Fund, which is sustained by contributions from Graduate Students and the University. Award recipients will be asked to voluntarily contribute a 250-word statement of how this award and travel contributed to their graduate experience, which may be posted on the Graduate Studies and GSA websites and other media sources. 

Students can apply through “Aid by Application” in Mosaic.

Application Dates:

Fall competition for September to December travel:  Opens September 1, 2017 and closes October 5, 2017

Winter competition for January to April travel:  Opens January 4, 2018 and closes February 6, 2018

Summer competition for May to August travel:  Opens May 1, 2018 and closes June 5, 2018

For complete instruction on how to apply for this award in Mosaic, please visit McMaster's Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

The Shell Canada Graduate Research Fellowships in Chemical Engineering were established by Shell Canada in 1983 to encourage excellence in research in Chemical Engineering. Up to two awards will be made each year, and selection is based on the candidate's research achievements and potential. Recipients will be graduate students in Chemical Engineering, normally in their first or second year of PhD study. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The A.E. Hamielec Graduate Student Award was established in 2001 by alumni and friends, this prize has been established to recognize the valuable contributions that Dr. A.E. Hamielec has made to the Department of Chemical Engineering, and his pioneering efforts in the field of polymer reaction engineering developed through the McMaster Institute for Polymer Production Technology (MIPPT). The award will be given to a graduate student deemed to have presented the best seminar during the annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Seminar Day as selected by a selection committee. The funds will be used toward travel, and registration costs for the student to present the work at a conference.

The Ahmed Ghobarah Scholarship was established in 2002 by Dr. Ahmed Ghobarah, Professor in Civil Engineering and Joe Ng, JNE Chair in Design, Construction and Management in Infrastructure Renewal and Department Chair (1989-1995). The scholarship is to be granted to a graduate student from a developing country enrolled in a research master's or doctoral program in Civil Engineering at McMaster University who demonstrates academic excellence. Preference will be given to a student conducting research in structural engineering. The scholarship is to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering.

The Cecil and Yvette Yip Graduate Bursaries were established in 2003 by Dr. Cecil Yip (Class of 1959) and Mrs. Yvette Yip to recognize and encourage graduate students whose innovative work in the physical sciences and engineering crosses formal disciplinary boundaries. Preference will be given to students in any graduate program in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering, whose thesis research demonstrates excellence in integrating engineering science within the study of biology. The students must also demonstrate financial need to be eligible. A variable number of bursaries are to be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies.

The Dante Cosma Graduate Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Dante Cosma, in recognition of his years of service in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, and to his support of engineering students in their pursuit of higher education. To be awarded to a graduate student in the Faculty of Engineering by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Dean of Engineering. Preference will be given to a student studying metallurgy.

The David Alan Reid Kay Memorial Prize was established in memory of David Alan Reid Kay, Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering from 1969 to 1997 to perpetuate the spirit of service to the university and materials community, as well as research excellence for which he was so well known. The prize will be awarded annually to a graduate student registered in Materials Science and Engineering based on the criteria above by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

The Dr. David Williams Award in Biomedical Engineering was established in 2009 by Dr. David Williams. To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Director of the School of Biomedical Engineering, to a student enrolled in graduate studies within the School, who demonstrates outstanding scholastic achievement and innovative research.

The Dr. Walter Smeltzer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by Mrs. Grace Smeltzer in memory of her husband, Dr. Walter William Smeltzer, researcher and professor in Materials Science at McMaster University from 1959 to 1992. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) who is deemed to have submitted the most outstanding graduate thesis over the previous two-year period. Ph.D. theses will be recognized in even-numbered years, and Master's theses recognized in odd-numbered years. The School of Graduate Studies will award the scholarship on the recommendation of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport Bursary was established in 1997 by The John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. To be granted to graduate students in the Faculties of Business, Engineering, Science or Social Science who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to graduate students who are conducting research related to commercial transportation issues and policy, specifically the role of transportation in stimulating regional economic development and trade.

The John H.T. Wade Scholarship was established in 1986 by Dr. John H.T. Wade, who made valuable contributions over many years as a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering and as Acting Dean of Engineering. The Medal is awarded to a student in Mechanical Engineering on the basis of his or her contribution to Mechanical Engineering as exemplified by the Master of Engineering thesis submitted within the academic year. The medal is awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chair of Mechanical Engineering.

The Radisav Stevanovic Memorial Book Award was established in 2005 in memory of the late Radisav Stevanovic, to provide a book fund for graduate students in French and Engineering Physics. Two awards will be made annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Chairs of the respective departments. Eligible students will not hold major scholarship and demonstrate a keen interest in reading.

The Robert B. Anderson Memorial Prize for Leadership and Excellence was established in memory of Robert B. Anderson, Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering from 1965 to 1987, to perpetuate the spirit of human compassion and research excellence that he so clearly demonstrated during those years. The prize will be awarded annually to a worthy graduate student on the recommendation of the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The Robert John Morris Graduate Studies Bursary was established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues of Robert John Morris. To be granted to graduate students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Whenever possible, preference will be given to Engineering students studying in the area of nuclear engineering or advanced energy systems or, students in the Faculty of Humanities or Faculty of Social Sciences.

The Ronald K. Ham Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Ronald K. Ham, an Engineering Physics graduate from the University of Toronto and former faculty member at McMaster University in the Department of Metallurgy and Materials Science and a member of the Institute for Materials Research.  One of two awards will be made annually to top international students entering Master's studies in the Department of Engineering Physics.  Each award may be renewed once only.  The Chair of the Department of Engineering Physics will recommend candidates for approval by the School of Graduate Studies.      

The Stelco Graduate Bursaries were established in 1996 by Stelco - a market-driven, technologically advanced group of businesses committed to maintaining leadership roles as steel producers and fabricators - in support of graduate students pursuing their educational goals. These bursaries will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in any graduate program who demonstrate financial need. Preference may be given to graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering.

The Xing (Scott) Jin Graduate Scholarship in Engineering at McMaster University was established in 2012 by Xing (Scott) Jin, MBA (Class of `03). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to aster`s or Doctoral students in the Faculty of Engineering`s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate high academic achievement.