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Awarded for outstanding academic achievement and exhibited leadership within the MBA community. One award to be awarded to an eligible MBA candidate, who has preferably worked, studied, or lived in Burlington.

The Hamilton Economic Development Commission has made a grant to the School of Business, the income from which is to be used for a scholarship award. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong association with the Hamilton region; normally, the successful candidate, in addition to showing ability, will have been a resident of the Hamilton region for at least five years.

Established in 1983. To be awarded annually to a student, Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, entering the second year of the MBA program. The recipient will have demonstrated a high degree of scholarship and an interest in entrepreneurship. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

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.

Established to honour the memory of the late David Russell, former Vice-President of Anthes Imperial and a McMaster alumnus. A bursary of $1,000.00 to be awarded to an entering MBA student on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need.

Established in 2004 through the generosity of AIC Limited, a variable number of scholarships are available to students entering their second year in the MBA program, majoring in the Strategic Business Valuation specialization. Awards will be made on the basis of scholastic achievement.

Established in 2012 by Robert Alan Kennedy, MBA (Class of '67) in recognition of his 45th Class Reunion. To be awarded to a full-time student who has completed their first year of the MBA program and has chosen Finance as their Specialization and who, in the judgment of the MBA awards committee, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership through participation in either university or community activities.

Established in 2000 by the Royal LePage Foundation, The Edper Group Foundation and Mr. Colum Bastable. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the eBusiness specialization of the MBA program on the recommendation of the School of Business, who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrated qualities of leadership at McMaster or in the community.

Established in 1997 by Professors Christopher and John Bart in memory of their parents. A variable number of bursaries to be awarded to students enrolled in their first year of the MBA program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to residents of the Stratford, Ontario area.

Established in 2006 by Susan Payne (MBA, '79) in honour of her mother. To be granted to students entering the MBA programme who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1994 from a bequest by Doris Verina Avery in memory of her son, Dennis, an alumnus of McMaster's MBA program. Two bursary awards to be made to incoming full-time and co-op MBA students. Selection to be done by the MBA Awards Committee based on an assessment of academic qualifications, extra-curricular and/or professional achievements, and demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2013 for Business Administration PhD Program students in the field of Management of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies based on the recommendation of the Associate Dean, (Graduate Studies and Research), in consultation with the Human Resources and Management Area Chair, in the Faculty of Business, to a student who has achieved high academic standing. Eligible students are required to have completed their course work and passed their comprehensive examination.

Established in 2001 by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA program, specializing in Management Information Systems on the recommendation of the School of Business, based on academic achievement and contribution to the program.

Established in 1999 by the Faculty of Business. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the first year of the Management Information Systems MBA program who demonstrate a high degree of scholarship.

Established in 1999 by the Faculty of Business. Income from this endowed fund will be used to provide a number of scholarships for students who have completed Business I or students entering the first year of the MBA program who demonstrate a high degree of scholarship and extracurricular involvement.

Established in 2012 by Haniyeh Yousofpour, PhD (Class of '10) in honour of her father Farzin Yousofpour. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program that has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a one-page submission by the student outlining the applicant's experience relating to their involvement in promoting diversity at McMaster University or within their Community.

Established in 2013 by Foyston, Gordon & Payne Investment Counsel. To be awarded to a full-time student who has completed their first year of the MBA program and has chosen Finance as their specialization and who, in the judgment of the MBA Awards Committee, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership through participation in either university or community activities.

Established in 2008 by John Marinucci (BCOM '80) and Tracy Marinucci in memory of his parents, Guerino and Anna Maria Marinucci, who understood the importance of education and hard work to succeed in life. To be awarded to a student entering a full-time co-op MBA program who demonstrates financial need and high academic achievement/standing. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership in undergraduate studies or in the community at large. The grant is tenable for up to two years provided the recipient maintains a minimum sessional average of 9. The Application must be accompanied by a written submission relating to the stated criteria.

Established in 2013 by the Halton Rotary Clubs with proceeds from the Pythons Pit business plan competition in the spirit of encouraging high-level business education in pursuit of entrepreneurial innovation and success. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program who demonstrates a high level of scholarship and entrepreneurial initiative. Preference will be given to participants of the Pythons Pit.

Established in 1996 by Professor Harish C. Jain. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need. The application must be accompanied by a one page submission outlining the applicant's knowledge of and experience relating to Human Rights in employment. The submission will be used in the adjudication process.

Established in 2014 by Mark Stewart ('06, '10) in honour of his father, James M. Stewart, and his work towards equitable living for all citizens in the Hamilton community. The award will be given to a student entering the second year of the MBA program who, in the judgement of the DeGroote School of Business, has demonstrated achievement of notable academic standing, exceptional leadership, and application of their academic and extracurricular experience toward community service in the Hamilton and McMaster communities.

Established in 2009 by John Puddington, MBA (Class of '71) and Doris Puddington, MBA. To be awarded to a student entering the MBA co-op program in the DeGroote School of Business

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.

Established in 2001 by the John Deere Foundation of Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a student enrolled in the MBA program, specializing in Management Information Systems on the recommendation of the DeGroote School of Business, based on academic achievement and contribution to the program.

Established in 2008 by Labatt Breweries of Canada. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program with a high sessional average and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

Established in 2008 by the MBA Class of '88 in memory of Greg Brophy. One or more scholarship(s) to be awarded to a graduate student who is (1) entering the second year of the full time MBA program or (2) entering the co-op MBA program and has completed one term of the academic program and the first co-op term and who has in the judgment of the DeGroote School of Business demonstrated principled leadership through a continued commitment to community, through volunteerism or community service at a high level. The School of Graduate Studies will award the scholarship on the recommendation of the MBA program Awards Committee.

Established in 2004 by the Board of Directors of the 2003 MBA Games. To be awarded annually to a student in the second year of the MBA program who demonstrates financial need and who in addition, demonstrates a high degree to scholarship and leadership in extracurricular activities within the DeGroote School of Business. Selection will be made by the Graduate Awards Committee of the DeGroote School of Business. Applicants must include a statement outlining their leadership and extracurricular activities within the DeGroote School of Business MBA cohort.

Established in 2005 by Douglas Perrin, Class of '49, son of McKinley Perrin, a financial consultant to a number of small business owners. To be awarded to students entering the MBA program who received a Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, or Engineering undergraduate degree from McMaster University, have attained a high sessional average, and have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 1996 by Otis Canada Inc., the world's largest elevator company with over 50,000 employees and more than 1,700 worldwide locations. A variable number of bursaries to be awarded to students enrolled in their first year of the MBA program who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2006 by Marian Peirce to honour her father Ray Peirce, and his career as a business entrepreneur and mentor. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who focus on entrepreneurial studies. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

Established in 2007 by The Purchasing Management Association of Canada-Hamilton District. To be granted to a student enrolled in the Supply Chain Management specialization of the MBA program who demonstrates financial need.

Established in 2010 by UPS Global Logistics and Distribution and the UPS Foundation. To be awarded to a student in an MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business, who in the judgment of the Faculty of Business, has achieved notable academic standing. Preference to be given to a student enrolled in the MBA specialization in supply chain management.