With the support of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development (MAESD), a Scholar Awards Program in Autism has been established to ensure that Ontario attracts and retains pre-eminent scholars.  The community of autism scholars fostered by this Awards Program will excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge concerning child autism, and its translation into improved health for children, more effective services and products for children with autism, and increase the province’s capacity in diagnosis and assessment of autism and a strengthened treatment system.

Value of Awards

One one-year award at the Master’s level and one one-year award at the Doctoral level will be made by the COU:

Master’s Award: $18,000 ($6,000 per term beginning September 2018)
Doctoral Award: $20,000 ($6,666 per term beginning September 2018)

Deadline Date: December 1, 2018

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships provide financial support to elite national and international postdoctoral researchers who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research-based growth. McMaster University strives to attract and retain top-tier postdoctoral talent. The value of the fellowship is $70,000.00 per year for two years, and distributed equally across CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC Agencies. The award does not include the costs of research.

The 2018 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Banting PDF) program information and application details are now available on the Banting website.

This CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC CGS-MSFSS supports high-calibre Canadian graduate students in building global linkages and international networks through the pursuit of exceptional research experiences abroad. By accessing international scientific research and training, CGS-MSFSS recipients will contribute to strengthening the potential for collaboration between Canadian universities and affiliated research institutions and universities, or other research institutions outside of Canada. 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this program, you must:

• have accepted or currently hold one of the following CGS awards:
• Joseph-Armand Bombardier (SSHRC);
• Alexander Graham Bell (NSERC);
• Frederick Banting and Charles Best (CIHR); or
• Vanier CGS (if eligible);
• undertake your proposed trip abroad no earlier than the competition deadline date;
• not hold, or have held, any other CGS-MSFSS during the course of your graduate studies.

If you wish to apply, please contact your department graduate administrator.  

February 2019 competition deadline for departmets to submit their nomination is Monday, January 21, 2019.  Only CIHR has CGS-MSFSS awards available for the February 2019 competition.  NSERC and SSHRC have no allocations available.

Deadline Date: September 25, 2018

The School of Graduate Studies is pleased to provide new information for the Canada Graduate Scholarships Master's (CGS M) Program Competition for the 2019-20 academic year.

The CGS M Awards Program supports students in all research disciplines and is administered jointly by Canada's three federal granting agencies: the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). The selection process and post-award administration are carried out at the university level, under the guidance of the three agencies.

Value and Duration

$17,500.00 for 12 months, non-renewable

Deadline Date: December 3, 2018

Scholarship funding provided to a student from their department or the Faculty.  For further information, please contact your department.

Scholarship funding provided to a student in their first term in year 1 of studies.  Please contact your department for further information.

The Governor General’s Academic Medal will be awarded to the graduate student who achieves the highest academic standing in his/her full-time graduate doctoral degree program.  Students who complete a graduate doctoral degree in time for either the previous Spring Convocation or the upcoming Fall Convocation are eligible to be nominated.

The Governor General's Academic Medal will be awarded at the November 2016 Fall Convocation.

Please contact your department for details on the nomination process.

The School of Graduate Studies invites departments/programs to submit their complete nomination package by e-mail as one PDF attachment to graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca by Monday, October 2, 2017

Deadline Date: October 3, 2016

Scholarship funding provided to a student from their department.  Please contact your department for further information.

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 4, 2018 and closes October 4, 2018

Winter competition for January to April travel:  Opens January 3, 2019 and closes February 5, 2019

Summer competition for May to August travel:  Opens May 2, 2019 and closes June 4, 2019

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

The H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master’s scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master’s graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.

The Harvey E. Longboat Graduate Scholarship for First Nation, Inuit, and Metis Students was established in 2009 in honour of Harvey E. Longboat, and in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to McMaster University and to the broader community. The School of Graduate Studies, in consultation with the Indigenous Studies program and the Indigenous Education Council, will award the scholarship annually to a First Nation, Inuit, or Metis student(s) who has demonstrated high academic achievement and exceptional promise. The scholarship is tenable for one year, although previous award winners may re-apply. Incoming students are eligible to apply.

Established in 2017 by the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging, which is funded by a generous gift from Suzanne Labarge, the Labarge Mobility Scholarship is intended to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration in aging research on the broad topic of mobility, which includes both physical and community aspects, such as execution of daily activities and participation in society. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging to a graduate student working in the field of aging on the topic of mobility. 

The recipient will demonstrate high academic achievement, a proven interest in aging and mobility research, a strong work ethic, a desire to collaborate with diverse disciplines and to participate in research activities with potential benefits to older adults. The value of the award is $15,000 (Master’s) and $18,000 (PhD) for one year. In making the recommendation of these awards, MIRA requires confirmation that the supervisor and/or program will commit to matching the level of support for the recipient in the second year of enrollment in the graduate degree. There is one scholarship available for a Master’s student, and one for a PhD student.

Deadline Date: May 11, 2018

The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are: 

1. To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
2. To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

The MacDATA Institute will provide support funding for one Graduate Fellow to work on an 8-month multidisciplinary project involving two or more faculties. The proposal must fit the mission of the MacDATA Institute and the project must be related to data (e.g., data analysis, collection, curation, etc.). Where possible, the Graduate Fellow’s work should align with the student’s graduate research/work. However, the topic of the fellowship should not be the same as the student’s graduate research/work. Students must be co-supervised by two McMaster faculty members: one with expertise in data science and another with subject-matter expertise. Supervisors must be from different departments, and preference may be given to applications where supervisors are from different faculties. At least one of the supervisors must be a member of MacDATA and at least one must not be a member of the student’s graduate supervisory committee. MacDATA will provide $7,500 in funding support for a Graduate Fellow, payable in two installments of $3,750. It is expected that the research will be carried out during the period January 2019 to August 2019, in which case the installments will normally be paid in January 2019 and April 2019. Each payment is contingent upon attendance at the MacDATA fellows’ events in Winter and Fall 2019.

Expectations and Deliverables

• Participation in MacDATA activities and events.
• A research presentation. 
• A report at the conclusion of the fellowship that details project outcomes and outlines next steps.

Application Process

A complete application includes the following:

1. A project proposal (1500 words maximum, all inclusive) that provides: (i) a description of the research work and its goals, its interdisciplinary nature; (ii) methodology, including the type of data, how it will be accessed and what data analytics tools will be used; and (iii) the significance of the proposed work.
2. An explanation (250 words maximum) of how the proposed work aligns with, but is different from, the student’s graduate research/work.
3. A current CV.
4. Contact details for two referees.

Submitting your application

Please submit your application by email as one PDF file and include your last name in the filename.

Applications should be sent to macdata@mcmaster.ca by noon on October  31, 2018. Please include “MacDATA Graduate Fellowship” in the subject line.

Deadline Date: October 31, 2018

The Mackenzie King Scholarships were set up under the will of the Rt. Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), who was Prime Minister of Canada 1921-26, 1926-30, and 1935-48.

 Two types of the Mackenzie King Scholarship are available to graduates of Canadian universities: the Open Scholarship and the Travelling Scholarship. Both are to support graduate study.

Value of Awards

• The Open Scholarship has been recently valued at $8500, however, this is subject to change.
• The Travelling Scholarship has been recently valued at $10,500, however, this is subject to change.

 Quota of applications that can be submitted by McMaster University

• 2 for the Open Scholarship category
• 2 for the Travelling Scholarship category

  Eligibility

• Applications must be made to the School of Graduate Studies of your "home" university. This is the Canadian university from which you most recently graduated or at which you are currently enrolled. 
• You must be a graduate (holder of a degree) of a Canadian university when tenure of the scholarship begins.

The Open Scholarship is open to:

• Graduates of any Canadian university who engage in (commencing or continuing) graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in any field, in Canada or elsewhere.

The Travelling Scholarship is open to:

• Graduates of any Canadian university who engage (commencing or continuing) in graduate studies (master's or doctoral) in the United States or the United Kingdom.
  • Be involved in international relations or industrial relations (including the international or industrial relations aspects of law, history, politics and economics).  

Selection Criteria

The assessment of nominees for Mackenzie King Scholarships focuses on the following criteria:

• The awards will be based on high academic achievements (typically all A’s or very nearly so)*
• personal qualities
• demonstrated aptitudes
• Consideration will also be given to the applicant’s proposed program of study.

*This is an extremely competitive competition. As such, it is recommended that students with an 11.0-12.0/12.0 GPA apply as only 2 applications for each type of award (Open Scholarship & Travelling Scholarship) will be put forward to the national competition.

Instructions for students on how to apply:

The School of Graduate Studies deadline is Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Each applicant must submit to graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca  the following documents as one PDF, with the Subject Line: Mackenzie King App – LAST NAME

1. The completed and signed application form. Application Form.
2. Supplementary information on academic achievements and experience (attach as Sheet ‘A’ to application). Sheet ‘A’ can be more than one page.

The supplementary information must include:

• Any undergraduate and graduate awards received including the name, years of tenure and the annual value
• Any work experience, professional, business, related to field of study
• Any publications relevant to field of study
• If your application moves forward to the national competition, you will need to provide The School of Graduate Studies original official transcripts.

3. Personal Statement describing academic interests, extracurricular activities, program of studies intended to pursue, and outline of career plans in 600 words or less (attach as Sheet ‘B’ to application). Your statement must be readily understandable by those outside of your discipline.
4. Copies of official transcripts of marks and other academic records from each university you have attended.

Reference Letter

The following should be submitted directly to the School of Graduate Studies at graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca by either Department Administrators or Referees, with the Subject Line: Mackenzie Ref Ltr – APPLICANT’S LAST NAME

Three letters of reference from persons who have an intimate knowledge of your record and ability and are able to give a critical evaluation of your plans for graduate study. The letters of reference must be on letterhead, signed, and must clearly indicate the name and contact information of the referee.

At least two of these testimonials must be from persons under whom you have taken your major work at university, or from senior colleagues with whom you have been associated in academic teaching or research.

Notification and submission

Applicants moving forward to the national competition will be contacted by The School of Graduate Studies by March 1, 2018 and will be asked to provide original hard copies of their complete application and official transcripts.

 Please note that applications sent directly to the Board by applicants will not be considered.

 Final submission to the Board of Scholarship Trustees:

The School of Graduate Studies will forward the recommended candidates by

Thursday, March 15, 2018.

References

Complete application guidelines.

 Mackenzie King email:  mkingscholarships@law.ubc.ca

 McMaster School of Graduate Studies email:  graduatescholarships@mcmaster.ca

Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships Doctoral Program and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships Doctoral Program

Students are to complete their NSERC doctoral application on NSERC’s On-Line System.

For complete instructions, please visit NSERC's website. 

There is an internal McMaster deadline of Wednesday, October 3, 2018 for you to submit your application through NSERC’s On-Line System. Please work closely with your department as there may be an earlier department deadline for you to submit your application. 

Your department will assist you in uploading your transcripts to your application. Once all the applications are received through the On-Line System, the applications will be ranked by the internal McMaster NSERC Doctoral Ranking Committee.  We will put forward the top candidates to NSERC through the On-Line System by November 25, 2018.  We will advise all applicants if they will be going forward or not be going forward to the federal competition. NSERC will release the federal results in the spring of 2019.

Deadline Date: October 3, 2018

The Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development outlines that “each university may allocate up to 2 OGS awards to Aboriginal graduate students. Each university will develop eligibility criteria to recognize excellence and promote equitable access and participation in the scholarship program by Aboriginal applicants…for the purposes of the scholarship, an Aboriginal person is a person who self-identifies as a First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Metis, or Inuit” (OGS and QEII-GSST Program Guidelines, version 1.0).

Criteria: The two OGS-I scholarships are awarded to Indigenous graduate students at McMaster University who face significant financial hardship, with particular priority given to women with family responsibilities.

This criteria has been established in consultation with the Indigenous Education Council (IEC) and is adjudicated by a committee chaired through the Indigenous Studies Program.

Value: Two at $15,000

Eligibility: Incoming or returning graduate students (Master's or PhD) of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis descent.

Duration: Tenable for one full academic year (September to August)

Deadline Date: February 20, 2019

Ontario Graduate Fellowships (OGF) provide funding to full-time students in graduate studies at the masters and doctoral level. It's a merit-based scholarship for students with an A- or above. Canadian Graduate Scholarship Master's or Doctoral (CGS) applicants through McMaster University are automatically considered for these awards.

Value:  $12,000 ($4,000 per term)

Duration:  1 year

The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) and The Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) programs provide funding to full-time students at the master's and doctoral levels. They are merit-based scholarships for students with an A- or above average.

Scholarship funding provided to a student from their supervisor.  For further information please contact your department or supervisor.

About the Award

At least three awards, each in the amount of $3000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Eligibility

Women registered in Master's or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this competition. There are 5 awards available for this competition.

University Allocation

Each university may nominate one person for the award. McMaster is to submit their nomination to SWAAC by January 17, 2019.

Criteria

1. Outstanding academic performance.
2. Evidence of leadership, including but not limited to such things as:
• executive positions in student organizations
• participation on committees (student committees and university committees)
• organization of special events, conferences, etc.
• involvement in advocacy groups
• involvement in volunteer organizations, within the campus setting and/or in the general community.

School of Graduate Studies internal deadline

Students are required to submit their application package to the School of Graduate Studies no later than Monday, December 3, 2018 at 12 noon by uploading their application package to MacDrive.

 Required documents for the application package

• short cover letter that includes student name, student number and department
• biographical data*
• curriculum vitae
• academic records (all official undergraduate and graduate transcripts-photocopies of original transcripts are acceptable)
• three letters of reference

*biographical information usually includes information about former and current studies, areas of interest, research, publications, other awards, interests outside the university, and community or volunteer work. It's usually in a narrative form, about 1-2 pages in length, and is an opportunity for the nominee to tell the adjudication committee some things about herself, and to explain at greater length her background/interests/passions/ambitions/volunteer work.

SWAAC website

Deadline Date: December 3, 2018

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 Frank Dennee Scholarship was established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Frank Dennee, a Hamilton philanthropist. One annual scholarship in the amount of the accrued interest in the trust fund will be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendations from the departments to entering or currently registered Canadian students in the Departments of Engineering Physics or Physics and Astronomy. Preference will be given to graduate students in the area of nuclear science or nuclear engineering.

The Graduate Students Association Bursary was established in 1999 by the Graduate Students Association at McMaster University under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be granted to a full-time or, part-time graduate student in one of the following Faculties: Engineering, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Science, Social Sciences or, the Ph.D. program in Business. The bursary will be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the Graduate Students Association.

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr.Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior Research Fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the Program Director of `Water Without Borders`` to students registered in a Master`s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

The Howard P. Whidden Graduate Scholarship was established in 1987, and is open to non- Canadian students from countries of the British Commonwealth. This prestigious award is open to students who qualify for admission into any graduate program that extends to the doctorate, although the student’s initial registration may be at the Master’s level. The award is once renewable contingent upon satisfactory academic performance. It will be awarded at the discretion of the School of Graduate Studies. 

Value: 1 award variable up to $8,500

The James F. Harvey and Helen S. Harvey Travel Scholarships were established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey. James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935. This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel. The candidates will be selected and the scholarship awarded on the basis of academic performance in any program. Awards will be made by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of departments. Please note that “conference travel” is not permitted.

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.

Established in 2005 by the Surigical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graudate student in any degree program who attains and "A" average and demonstrates financial need. Prefrence will be given to a female graduate student.

Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each

Throughout the seed funding period, the fund will support a travel scholarship, valued at $4000 annually, to support travel to Kenya, India and other locations identified with the Philomathia project. To be awarded to graduate students pursuing studies in water policy or water-related research at McMaster University. Preference will be given to recipients of the Philomathia Fellowships and where possible, granted on the recommendation of the United Nations University- Institute for Water, Environment & Health (UNU-INWEH)

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.

Scholarship funding provided to a student in support of their cost of tuition.  For further information, please contact your department.

The Vanier CGS program aims to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by supporting students who demonstrate both leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and/or engineering and health.

These prestigious scholarships are awarded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at up to $25,000, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month over 6 months – less than a TA or RAship. And it includes experiential learning opportunities.

The award program is open to incoming and current McMaster graduate students at all levels whose research and interests relate to democracy, the economy, education, healthcare, the impacts of technology, or public policy in a Canadian context. Find out more at wilsonleader.ca.

Deadline Date: May 1, 2019

The Yates Scholarship Fund (up to $500) was established in 1963 by the bequest of William Henry Yates. This fund support upper-level doctoral students with research activities and conference travel when a paper is being delivered. Applicants must have completed their comprehensive exam.