McMaster University Scholarships in Canada 2026

About the scholarship

International students looking for study opportunities in Canada? Apply for the 2026 McMaster University Scholarships.

The McMaster University Scholarships in Canada provide up to $200,000 awards to selected international students to pursue their desired bachelor’s degrees over a four-year period.

McMaster University in Canada is offering scholarship opportunities to international students seeking to pursue undergraduate degrees in Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences.

With over $20 million in awards for international fee-paying undergraduate students, ranging from $7,500-$200,000, your aspirations to pursue a world-class degree and shape the future are within reach.

The university also offers an Engineering Co-op Program, which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain valuable engineering work experiences before they graduate.

The numerous scholarships available at McMaster University include;

• McMaster University Award of Excellence: Open to students pursuing Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science and Social Sciences. Award value: Up to $200,000* over four years.
• Faculty of Business
  • DeGroote International Scholars Award: $15,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $5,000 for up to 3 years
  • DeGroote International Distinction Award: $20,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $10,000 for up to 3 years
  • The Dean’s Global Excellence Award: $25,000 in the first year. The scholarship is renewable at $20,000 for up to 3 years
• Faculty of Engineering
  • The Global Dean’s Excellence Award is a renewable $7,500 award over 4 years in the Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences programs.
  • The Engineering International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award
  • The iBioMed International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award
  • Computer Science International Entrance Award is a one-time, $10,000 award
• Faculty of Humanities
  • Humanities Scholars Award: Students in Level 1 will receive $10,000. The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4 at $5,000/year.
  • Faculty of Humanities Global Gateway Award is a $2,500 one-time award
• Faculty of Science
  • Science Global Scholars Award is a renewable award. Recipients are awarded $10,000 in Level 1 and $7,500 in Levels 2-4. The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4 at $7,500/year
• Faculty of Social Science
  • Social Sciences Scholars Award: Students in Level 1 will receive $10,000. The award can then be renewed in Level 2-4 at $5,000/year.
  • Faculty of Social Sciences Global Gateway Award is $2,500 one-time award

McMaster University Scholarship will accept applications to the following programmes;

• Business
• Engineering
• Humanities
• Science
• Social Sciences
• The McMaster English Language Development (MELD) Diploma program

Eligibility

To be considered for the McMaster University Scholarship, you must:

• Be paying international tuition fees.
• Be enrolled in courses full-time (fall and winter).
• Clear conditions and finalize the offer of admission.
• Have a strong history of academic excellence
• Demonstrate a commitment to community excellence
• Show great potential as a student scholar at McMaster University
• Exemplify McMaster University’s values of excellence, engagement, and personal growth.
• Maintain academic excellence