Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
Application deadline: February 12th, 2021 @11:59PM (ET)
There are over $1,000,000 in scholarships and research awards available! Only ONE application is required to be considered for all eligible Faculty of Engineering entrance scholarships.
Email thinkeng@mcmaster.ca with any questions!
Did you know? International applicants are eligible for our application-based Faculty of Engineering entrance awards!
Don't forget to submit your application on AwardSpring before the deadline: February 12, 2021 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time!
All MacEng application-based scholarship winners are guaranteed a research position in the summer after first year (valued at $6,000). Learn more here!
Are you curious about our scholarships?
Future MacEng students: Join us for an interactive session on our McMaster Engineering Scholarships for incoming undergraduate students on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021!
See below for important reminders!
STEP 1: Activate your MacID and login to AwardSpring
- To access AwardSpring, you will have to be a Faculty of Engineering applicant
- Please note that your login credentials for AwardSpring are the same as your Mosaic
- It may take a few business days for your profile to connect to AwardSpring after applying on the OUAC and activating Mosaic. If you still don't have access, email us at thinkeng@mcmaster.ca
STEP 2: Complete the initial application
The below chart guides you through the steps for each section:
| Privacy | Read only |
| Application Tips & Personal Information | Read only |
| Academic Information | No action |
| Financial Information | No action |
| Qualification Questions | No action |
| Consents and Declarations | Read, sign-off, and click SUBMIT |
STEP 3: Apply for the Faculty of Engineering Entrance Awards
Once you’ve completed your initial application, you will be redirected to the Dashboard where you will be able to access your engineering scholarship application. Once in the application, you will be asked to:
- EXPLAIN: Upload a PDF with your awards, extra-curricular activities, and work experiences
- ANSWER: Complete three short answers; and
- UPLOAD: Request and submit two reference letters.
Once you have submitted an application, AwardSpring automatically applies your answers to other applications that share the same additional requirements.
STEP 4: Submit & Celebrate! Congratulations, your application is in!
Need to make any changes? Simply return to your engineering scholarship application (can be found under the Scholarships tab with an "Applied" status), make your edits, and hit resubmit! Just don’t forget to do so before the deadline.
Important Reminders
Accessing AwardSpring
In order to have access to the McMaster scholarship portal, you have to be an applicant to one of our Faculty of Engineering programs by applying through the OUAC.
Reference Letters
You will need two reference letters with your application. You must send the request to your referees through AwardSpring. They will then receive an email with instructions on how to upload directly to your application.
Your referees can upload reference letters either before or after you submit your application.
Proceeding to Engineering Application
In order to access your Engineering award application, you will need to fully complete the initial application. Read through the chart above for instructions on completing each step.
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Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
Liburdi Engineering ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Joseph Ip Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
DECA GRIT Tank Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Yves and Cynthia Bled Canadian Future Achievers Award for Women in EngineeringFebruary 12, 2021
John Hodgins Memorial ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
General Motors Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
A.H. Atkinson Education Fund ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
ArcelorMittal Dofasco FIRST Robotics Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
SHAD Alumni Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
McMaster Engineering FIRST Alumni Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Dean’s Excellence Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
McMaster Engineering Big Ideas Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
DECA Alumni Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Coca-Cola ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Class of 1952 Mel Hawkrigg Honour AwardFebruary 12, 2021
A.G. Reilly ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Moulton College Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
George and Nora Elwin ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Dundas ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Ashbaugh ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Nellie P. Hogg ScholarshipFebruary 12, 2021
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (4 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $2,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $15,000 (2 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference verifying participation in named organization.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible program: Bachelor of Technology
Value: $2,000
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - must meet required admission average for the award (final admission average of 88% or higher). No separate application required. Automatic entrance awards subject to change.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $4,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher.. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $4,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
The Dalvi Family Research Experience Award guarantees an on-campus research position working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year!
Students will undertake ground-breaking research under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors and will be actively engaged within research groups on graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $7,500 (38 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - must meet required admission average for the award (typically a minimum of 94%). Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $15,000 (10 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference verifying participation in named organization.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (10 available)
Must have participated in the Ontario DECA GRIT Tank competition.
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference verifying participation in named organization.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (2 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Engineering
Value:
| Final Average | Award Amount |
| 95%+ | $2,500 |
| 90-94.99% | $1,000 |
| 88-89.99% | $750 |
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - must meet required final average for the award. No separate application required. Automatic entrance awards subject to change.
All scholarships winners will receive an Engineering Research Experience Award, which will guarantee an on-campus research position working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year!
Students will undertake ground-breaking research under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors and will be actively engaged within research groups on graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $8,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (4 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $1,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
The Joseph and Amy Ip Undergraduate Research Experience Award guarantees an on-campus research position working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year!
Students will undertake ground-breaking research under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors and will be actively engaged within research groups on graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $10,000 (2 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
The Lawrence Tse Research Experience Award guarantees an on-campus research position working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year!
Students will undertake ground-breaking research under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors and will be actively engaged within research groups on graduate and undergraduate student researchers.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $10,000 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value (First Place): $12,000 (1 available)
Value (Runners Up): $3,000 (6 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 94% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $15,000 (8 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference verifying participation in named organization.
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Visit Scholarship WebsiteEligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $8,000 (1 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
Eligible Programs: Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $1,500 (2 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference.
Established in 2012 by Schulich Foundation
Value: $100,000
There will be up to 5 Schulich Leaders Entrance Scholarships, valued at $100,000 each ($25,000 x 4 years), available to incoming engineering students. Applications are based on a nomination process by the incoming student's high school.
Please visit the Schulich Leaders website for more details.
The Schulich Leaders Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who are in their final year of Secondary education and planning on attending Post-Secondary education studying either Science or Engineering.
Minimum Eligibility: Please visit the Schulich Leader Scholarship web site for details. The high school nomination deadline is January 27, 2021
Visit Scholarship WebsiteEligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (10 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the named organization. Letters of reference verifying participation in named organization.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $2,500 (2 available)
Due Date: February 12, 2021
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - Admissions average of 90% or higher. Demonstrated leadership experience and attributes, involvement in extra-curricular and/or volunteer activities in the community. Letters of reference.
The Yves and Cynthia Bled Canadian Future Achievers Research Award for Women in Engineering guarantees an on-campus research position working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year!
Students will undertake ground-breaking research under the guidance of distinguished faculty mentors and will be actively engaged within research groups on graduate and undergraduate student researchers.