2026 McMaster University Faculty Achievement Awards (Canada Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
The McMaster Faculty-Specific Achievement Awards were established to celebrate the academic achievements of high school students (domestic and international) entering a Level 1 Program. The awards will be given based on a minimum final admission average as determined by the individual faculties. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must obtain a specific minimum admission average depending on their faculty;
i. DeGroote School of Business: 88%-95%
ii. Humanities: 90%-93.99%
iii. Social Sciences: 90%-92.99%
iv. Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement Entrance Scholarship - TBD
v. Honours Health Sciences Program: 93%–97.9%
vi. Nursing: 91%–92.9%
vii. Midwifery: 91%–92.9%

Value of Scholarship: 
The McMaster Faculty-Specific Achievement Award is a one-time award and is valued as follows;
i. For Business: CAD$1,000-CAD$2,000
ii. Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement Entrance Scholarship: CAD$1,500
iii. Social Sciences and Humanities: CAD$1,000
iii. Health Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery: CAD$500

Eligible students will receive either the Award of Excellence or the Faculty-specific Achievement Award.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
This award does not require an application but will be awarded based on the information on the .

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the McMaster University Undergraduate Scholarship Page.