Supporting Our Students
McMaster’s Access Strategy
McMaster’s Access Strategy assists academically qualified students from equity deserving groups in Hamilton and surrounding communities to access university education at the undergraduate level.
We work with students to help navigate the application and admissions process and are here to ensure success through graduation.
Supporting Diversity: Student Groups
EngiQueers
An LGBTQ+ social connection, professional development and advocacy group within Mac Eng. This group hosts events all year long that aim to bring the community closer together.
McMaster Women in Engineering Society (WIE)
Strives to create a community where women-identifying students feel empowered and supported throughout their education. WIE hosts a variety of events open to all engineering students throughout the year based on their five pillars: Outreach, Mentorship, Professional Development, Social and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).
National Society for Black Engineers
NSBE fosters a rich environment of scholars and peers that encourage fellow engineering students to grow both educationally and socially.
AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society)
A brand-new club, AISES provides opportunities for Indigenous students from Turtle Island (North America) and the Pacific Islands in STEM studies to attend Conferences, and access Mentorship, Scholarships and Internships.
Engineering is for Everyone – Student Experience
Engineering is for Everyone – Spotlights
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Jamal Deen receives China’s highest academic honour in science and technology
June 8, 2020
Tom Wanyama named Lab Director for the Learning Factory
March 12, 2021
Black History Month Q&A Spotlight Series: Olajide Akintayo
February 18, 2021
Black History Month Q&A Spotlight Series: Rotimi Fadiya
February 4, 2021
Black History Month Q&A Spotlight Series: Shunae Mickle
February 10, 2021
Black History Month: Celebrating Black excellence in engineering
February 3, 2021
Engineering is for Everyone – Resources
Engineering is for Everyone – Scholarships & Awards
NSBE Scholarship
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) McMaster Chapter has launched a new scholarship that will be awarded annually to Canadian Black students entering the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster.
The NSBE McMaster Chapter Entrance Award will provide $2,500 a year to first-year Black students who demonstrate strong leadership skills and valuable contributions to their community. Recipients will also be offered a position on the NSBE McMaster Executive Team.
Indigenous and Black Engineering and Technology IBET PhD Fellowship
McMaster Engineering has partnered with five other Ontario universities (Waterloo, Ottawa, UofT, Queen’s and Western) to release a new Fellowship to expand the pathways for Indigenous and Black students pursuing doctoral degrees in engineering.
The IBET Momentum Fellowship aims to address the urgent need to encourage and support the pursuit of graduate studies by underrepresented groups.
The Fellowship is valued up to $25,000 per year for up to four years for doctoral students in the Faculty of Engineering and is available annually.
This initiative aims to change the academic landscape within the next five to 10 years by increasing the number of Indigenous and Black engineering professors teaching and researching in universities across Ontario.
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The PepsiCo Canada Entrance Award in Engineering
ESTABLISHED IN 2020 BY PEPSICO CANADA.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students entering Level 1 in the Faculty of Engineering who identify as racialized students, attain high averages, and who demonstrate leadership potential.
Typically Available: Variable x $2,500
Brighter World Scholarships for Black Students Learn More
Established in 2020 by McMaster University to celebrate the achievements of Black students entering an undergraduate program.
Value: $2,500 (a variable number of scholarships available)
Eligibility for Award: Must be a self-identified Black student applying for admission to a Level 1 program.