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In-Course and Renewal Award Regulations
- In-Course Awards are monetary and non-monetary awards allocated on the basis of academic merit and, in some cases, other forms of earned merit. Non-monetary awards such as medals and books as well as monetary awards of nominal value (currently $100 or less) are called prizes.
- In-Course Awards are available to full-time and part-time students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (excluding the Physician Assistant and M.D. Programs), at the time of award application and selection, who are returning to McMaster to continue their studies.
- In-Course Awards requiring full-time status are available to students enrolled full-time or equivalent in both the fall and winter terms.
- In-Course Awards requiring part-time status are available to students who are not enrolled full-time in the fall and/or winter terms. In addition, true part-time awards are only available to students who have completed at least 50% of all units attempted at McMaster on a part-time basis.
- In-Course Awards are available to all domestic and international students.
- In-Course Awards are not available to second degree students unless the terms of a donor award specify eligibility and they have not received the award previously.
- In-Course Awards are not available to students in their graduating term.
- In-Course Awards may also consider other forms of earned merit. To evaluate earned merit, students may need to complete one or more additional requirements, including, but not limited to, submitting an application.
- In-Course Awards requiring an application that are determined by Cumulative Grade Point Average require a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 8.0 on at least 18 graded units, while those determined by Fall-Winter Average require a minimum Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 on at least 18 graded units.
- In-Course Awards adjudicated without need of an application that are determined by Cumulative Grade Point Average require a minimum 8.0 on at least 24 graded units, while those determined by Fall-Winter Average require a minimum 9.5 on at least 24 graded units.
- Available averages, units upon which averages are calculated, program level, and enrolled units, may be used to break any ties in an award competition.
- To be considered for an In-Course Award by application, students must submit a complete application by the specified deadline date.
- In-Course Award applications which meet award eligibility criteria are forwarded to a selection committee for review and ranking.
- Some In-Course Awards are renewable.
- Entrance, Indigenous Entrance, and In-Course Award renewals determined by Cumulative Grade Point Average or Fall-Winter Average require a minimum 8.0 on at least 18 graded units.
- All In-Course Award payments are disbursed through the McMaster Student Account and applied to outstanding charges. A few exceptions to this regulation may be approved by the Office of the Registrar, Aid & Awards.
- In-Course Awards are typically disbursed no later than the end of September.
- In-Course Awards will be disbursed if the recipient continues to be enrolled in a McMaster degree program, or a specific McMaster program, when explicitly required by the terms of the award, or the student’s record reflects they are on exchange, on letter of permission, or participating in a coop or internship opportunity at McMaster University.
- In-Course Award recipients will have their awards noted on their University transcripts. Entrance and In-Course renewals are not noted on transcripts.
- Registration in, or transfer to, another program of study and/or a change in course load may result in forfeiture of an In-Course Award or Entrance or In-Course Award renewal. Students are advised to consult with the Office of the Registrar prior to making any changes to their program of study or course load.
- If a student is approved to graduate or transfers to graduate in the fall, after the awarding decision and/or disbursement is made, the student will forfeit the award.
- Students withdrawing from courses without failure by default will forfeit their In-Course Award or Entrance or In-Course Award renewal.
- Students who forfeit their In-Course award will have their award cancelled and their transcript notation removed if forfeited in first year of payment only. Students must return the In-Course Award or Entrance or In-Course Award renewal funding to their McMaster Student Account.
- Forfeiture of a renewable Entrance or In-Course Award also cancels all future instalments of the award.
- Students wishing to defer the stated value of an In-Course Award or Entrance or In-Course Award renewal to the next academic year should make the request in writing to the Office of the Registrar, Aid & Awards. Approval is not automatic and deferments are not normally granted for more than one academic year.
- Students holding renewable Entrance or In-Course Awards who choose to accelerate their program and to complete their degree earlier than normal by completing Spring/Summer courses and who wish to employ the benefits of their renewable Entrance and/or In-Course Awards to defray the tuition and compulsory fees for those courses should make the request in writing to the Office of the Registrar, Aid & Awards.
- The University may choose not to grant an In-Course Award in the absence of a suitable candidate; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where funding is limited; may choose to limit the number of recipients selected where too few suitable candidates exist; and/or may choose to generate applicant pools where complete applications have not been received.
- The University may remove specific In-Course Awards from the University Calendar, may revise the terms and stated value and/or suspend the granting of In-Course Awards (e.g. donor funds).
- In-Course Awards supported by donor funds may have additional eligibility and renewal requirements.
Automatically Assessed
A completed common application submitted through AwardSpring is required for nominated awards.
Open to Two or More Faculties
The Alumni Association Scholarship
Established in 1974 by the McMaster University Alumni Association and later augmented by bequest of Harold E. Amy.
Requirements: One scholarship to be awarded to a part-time student who has attained the highest Grade Point Average at the most recent review.
Typically Available: 1 x $475
The MAPS Gold Medal
Established in 1996 by the McMaster Association of Part-time Students.
Requirements: To be awarded to the graduating student completing studies primarily on a part-time basis and who attains the highest Grade Point Average.
Typically Available: 1 x Medal
The William J. McCallion Scholarships
Established in 1984 in honour of Professor McCallion, B.A. (Class of ‘43), M.A. (Class of ‘46), first Dean of the School of Adult Education from 1970 to 1978, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to adult education and to the Department of Mathematical Sciences during 41 years of service.
Requirements: To be awarded to graduating students who have completed a program primarily on a part-time basis with high averages.
Typically Available: 2 x $800
The Part-Time Students Scholarships
Established in 2019 by McMaster University.
Requirements: To be awarded to part-time students enrolled in any undergraduate degree program on the basis of academic and, in some cases, other forms of earned merit.
Typically Available: 1 x $800
Open to the Faculty of Humanities
The Audrey Diemert Memorial Book Prize
Established in 1991 by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Audrey Diemert.
Requirements: To be awarded to part-time students who attain a the high average in ENGLISH 2LB3.
Typically Available: 4 x $100 for books
The F.W. Waters Scholarship in Philosophy for Part-Time Students
Established in 1998 by former students, colleagues and friends of Dr. F. W. Waters, Professor from 1935 to 1959.
Requirements: To be awarded to a part-time student in a Philosophy program who, in the judgment of the Department of Philosophy, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. No student will be eligible to receive this award more than once.
Typically Available: 1 x $250
Open to the Faculty of Social Sciences
The Ruth Landes Prize
Established in 1982 in honour of Professor Ruth Landes for her outstanding contributions to the Department of Anthropology.
Requirements: To be awarded to graduating students who have completed a program in Anthropology primarily on a part-time basis with high averages.
Typically Available: 1 x $100
The Political Science Prize
Established in 1982.
Requirements: To be awarded to graduating students who have completed a program in Political Science primarily on a part-time basis with high averages.
Typically Available: 1 x $200
The Religious Studies Prizes
Established in 1982.
Requirements: To be awarded to graduating students who have completed a program in Religious Studies primarily on a part-time basis with high averages.
Typically Available: 2 x $100 each
The Jack Richardson Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2002 in memory of Jack Richardson by family, friends and colleagues.
Requirements: To be awarded to a part-time student who has completed at least Level 2 in an Honours Sociology program and who attains the highest Grade Point Average at the most recent review.
Typically Available: 2 x $400
The Sociology Prizes
Established in 1982.
Requirements: To be awarded to graduating students who have completed a program in Sociology primarily on a part-time basis with high averages.
Typically Available: 2 x $100 each
The Anne Stein Memorial Prize
Established in 1981.
Requirements: To be awarded to the part-time student who successfully completes SOCWORK 3DD6 A/B S and attains the highest grade in SOCWORK 3D06 A/B S in the same term.
Typically Available: 1 x $125
Courses must be taken during the Fall/Winter terms.
The David Winch Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 in memory of Professor David Winch by his family, friends and colleagues.
Requirements: To be awarded to a part-time student in the Faculty of Social Sciences who has completed at least Level 2 and who, in the judgment of the Faculty, has demonstrated notable academic achievement.
Typically Available: 1 x $500
Awards by Application
Open to Two or More Faculties
The Gwen George Medal
Established in 2001 in loving memory of Gwen George by her family.
Requirements: To be awarded to a part-time student who has completed at least Level 1 of any program and who, in the judgment of a selection committee, has achieved notable academic standing and has demonstrated qualities of leadership and service to McMaster University and/or the Hamilton-Wentworth, surrounding or world communities.
Typically Available: 1 x $400 and a Medal
Applications may be submitted at the end of Levels I, II and III (IV if in a five-year program). Students must have completed a minimum of 18 graded units to be eligible.
The Connie O’Shaughnessy Memorial Prize
Established in 1988 by family, friends and associates of Connie O’Shaughnessy (Class of ‘88), a part-time student who chose to return to complete her degree on a full time basis.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 1 and who, in the judgment of a Selection Committee has made a significant contribution to the University life of part-time students.
Typically Available: 2 x $425
The Gordon Raymond Community Contribution Award
Established in 1996 by the McMaster Association of Part-time Students and other friends and colleagues in honour of Gord Raymond in recognition of his 27 years of service to McMaster University including 15 years as Coordinator of Part-time Degree Studies.
Requirements: To be awarded to the part-time student who, in the judgment of a selection committee, demonstrates enthusiasm for life-long learning and/or had an influence on the lives of part-time students.
Typically Available: 1
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