International Science Students
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International Science Student Scholarships
McMaster University Award of Excellence Apply Now
NEW: McMaster University Award of Excellence is a prestigious entrance award and is presented to a student who exemplifies the highest standards of academic and personal achievement.
The recipient will:
- 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.
Award value: Up to $200,000* over four years
Renewable each year in Level 2-4 for a total of four years. Students are required to be enrolled in the Faculty of Science, maintain full-time enrolment status and continue to pay international student tuition fees
Applicants to a McMaster Science program must apply through AwardSpring by February 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you have not yet applied to McMaster, please first submit an application through OUAC.
*Award amounts are determined by the Faculty and are based on the student’s enrolled course load as required by their program. The final value will be confirmed following enrolment.
$10,000 Science Global Scholars Award
To recognize your excellent academic achievements and to help offset your education costs, effective September 2024, we are awarding all Level I registered full-time international tuition fee-paying students the Science Global Scholars Award, valued at $10,000 upon entry to any Faculty of Science undergraduate program.
Important Note: The Science Global Scholars Award is a renewable award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall/Winter term) who are paying international tuition fees. Should your tuition change to domestic fees, you will no longer be eligible for this award.
| Eligible Program | Value |
| Any Level I Science Program | $10,000 |
Minimum Eligibility: To be awarded to international undergraduate students entering Level I in the Faculty of Science.
$7,500 Science Global Scholars Award
International students admitted in September 2024 are eligible for the Science Global Scholars Award valued at $7,500 each year (Level II-IV) of their studies. They must be registered full-time, paying international fees, and in good standing in an Honours Faculty of Science program (cGPA of 5.0 or higher) to be eligible for this award beginning in 2025.
Important Note: The Science Global Scholars Award is a renewable award for international students enrolled full-time (Fall/Winter term) who are paying international tuition fees. Should your tuition change to domestic fees, you will no longer be eligible for this award.
| Eligible Program | Value |
| Level II-IV of an Honours Science Program (Renewable annually) |
$7,500 |
Minimum Eligibility Effective September 2025: to be awarded to international undergraduate students entering Level II-IV in the Faculty of Science.
Get the Information You Need at Your Convenience
To ensure you are making an informed decision about your future undergraduate studies, we offer a number of ways for you to connect with Faculty of Science representatives and students!
Email the Science Recruitment Team sciencerecruit@mcmaster.ca
Answers to your questions is just an email away. Email the the Science Undergraduate Recruitment team and get and answer within 24 hours.
Connect with a Current Science Student Contact a Student
Learn more about the Science Student Experience. Connect with a current student from a program of your interest.
Schedule a Virtual 1:1 Meeting Book a Meeting
Book a 1:1 virtual meeting at a time most convenient to you with one of our Science representatives.
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Additional International Student Services
Immigration Advising Learn More
You’ve decided to come study in Canada — but how do you manage the requirements of your permit and your status as an international student?
Success Coaching Learn More
Our success coaching services and resources are designed to prepare you and help you feel confident and ready to explore McMaster.
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Check out the upcoming events hosted by the International and Exchange Student Experience team.
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