International students seeking undergraduate study opportunities in Canada can now apply for the McMaster University Scholarships 2026.
These scholarships offer financial awards of up to $200,000 spread across four years, supporting outstanding students to pursue bachelor’s degrees at one of Canada’s leading research universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to $200,000 Award over four years
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 19, 2026
Scholarship Details
McMaster University in Canada is offering a wide range of scholarship opportunities to international students who wish to pursue undergraduate degrees across multiple disciplines, including Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. With more than $20 million in scholarship funding available for international fee-paying students, McMaster University provides awards ranging from $7,500 to $200,000, making world-class education more accessible.
In addition to academic excellence, the university emphasizes leadership potential, community engagement, and personal growth. McMaster also offers an Engineering Co-op Programme, allowing undergraduate engineering students to gain hands-on industry experience before graduation, further strengthening their academic and professional development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the McMaster University Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be paying international tuition fees
- Be enrolled full-time during the fall and winter terms
- Successfully clear all admission conditions and finalize the offer
- Demonstrate a strong record of academic excellence
- Show commitment to community involvement and leadership
- Exhibit high potential as a student scholar at McMaster University
- Reflect McMaster’s values of excellence, engagement, and personal growth
- Maintain strong academic standing throughout the programme
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants may receive one or more of the following awards:
- McMaster University Award of Excellence
- Open to Business, Engineering, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences students
- Value: Up to $200,000 over four years
Faculty of Business
- DeGroote International Scholars Award
- $15,000 in Year 1
- Renewable at $5,000 for up to 3 additional years
- DeGroote International Distinction Award
- $20,000 in Year 1
- Renewable at $10,000 for up to 3 additional years
- Dean’s Global Excellence Award
- $25,000 in Year 1
- Renewable at $20,000 for up to 3 additional years
Faculty of Engineering
- Global Dean’s Excellence Award
- Renewable $7,500 over four years
- Applicable to Engineering, Computer Science, iBioMed, and related programmes
- Engineering International Entrance Award
- One-time $10,000 award
- iBioMed International Entrance Award
- One-time $10,000 award
- Computer Science International Entrance Award
- One-time $10,000 award
Faculty of Humanities
- Humanities Scholars Award
- $10,000 in Level 1
- Renewable at $5,000 per year for Levels 2–4
- Humanities Global Gateway Award
- One-time $2,500 award
Faculty of Science
- Science Global Scholars Award
- $10,000 in Level 1
- Renewable at $7,500 per year for Levels 2–4
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Social Sciences Scholars Award
- $10,000 in Level 1
- Renewable at $5,000 per year for Levels 2–4
- Social Sciences Global Gateway Award
- One-time $2,500 award
Available Programmes
McMaster University Scholarships are available for the following programmes:
- Business
- Engineering
- Humanities
- Science
- Social Sciences
- McMaster English Language Development (MELD) Diploma Programme
How to Apply
To apply for the McMaster University Scholarships Canada:
- Visit the McMaster University Scholarship webpage
- Apply for and secure an undergraduate offer of admission
- Submit scholarship applications through AwardSpring
- MELD applicants must apply via the McMaster University Award of Excellence Form for MELD
- Applications are open from November 2025 to February 19, 2026
Note: Scholarship values are determined by the Faculty and based on the student’s enrolled course load. Final award amounts will be confirmed after enrolment.
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