Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
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 listed below (and more!).
Apply now in 3 easy steps (Deadline Feb 14th, 2020):
International Applicants
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Research Experience Award
DID YOU KNOW?
All application-based scholarship winners are guaranteed a research position in the summer after first year? This Research Experience Award is currently valued at $6,000*
*Faculty of Engineering scholarships are separate from McMaster Honour Awards
September 26, 2019
Six undergraduate scholarship winners share their McMaster Engineering experiences
First year Engineering scholarship winners discuss their Mac Eng experience so far and their goals for the future.
June 19, 2019
Meet the 2019 Engineering Schulich Leaders
Meet Arielle Ainabe and Arjun Snider: McMaster’s 2019 Schulich Leaders in Engineering.
April 8, 2019
Six out of this world FIRST Robotics experiences at McMaster University
More than 1,000 students, volunteers, parents and sponsors descended on McMaster this weekend for the FIRST Robotics Canada District Competition.
What's your BIG IDEA?
In your scholarship application, tell us how you plan to use engineering to make a positive impact and you could win a scholarship!
Value: 1 scholarship at $12,000 and 6 scholarships at $3,000 available (Big Ideas awards can be added to any of the scholarships listed below!)
Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
Yves and Cynthia Bled Canadian Future Achievers Award for Women in EngineeringFebruary 14, 2020
Lawrence Tse Research Experience AwardFebruary 14, 2020
Coca-Cola ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Class of 1952 Mel Hawkrigg Honour AwardFebruary 14, 2020
A.G. Reilly ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Moulton College Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
George and Nora Elwin ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Dundas ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Ashbaugh ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Nellie P. Hogg ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
ArcelorMittal Dofasco FIRST Robotics Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
SHAD Fellow Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
McMaster Engineering FIRST Alumni Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Dean’s Excellence Entrance ScholarshipsFebruary 14, 2020
A.H. Atkinson Education Fund ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
General Motors Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
McMaster Engineering Big Ideas Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
DECA Entrance ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
John Hodgins Memorial ScholarshipFebruary 14, 2020
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (3 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $4,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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: $7,500 (38 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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: $8,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 (2 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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; Engineering
Value: Varies from $500 - $2,500
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - must meet required final average for the award. No separate application required.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $1,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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: $7,500 (6 available)
Established in 2019 by Lawrence Tse to support students in developing research skills. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who are participating in research opportunities in the Faculty during the summer after 1st year.
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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: Varies from $500 - $2,500
Minimum Eligibility: Academic performance - must meet required final average for the award. No separate application required.
Eligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $2,500 (1 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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.
Visit Scholarship WebsiteAll scholarships winners will receive a Research Experience Award, which will guarantee a job working with a professor or a start-up in the summer after your first year! There are more than 80 scholarships with research awards available.
Up to one hundred awards are available! Currently valued at $6,000.
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.
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 30, 2019.
Visit Scholarship WebsiteEligible Programs: Bachelor of Technology; Computer Science; Engineering; Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences
Value: $5,000 (3 available)
Due Date: February 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
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.