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In-Course and Renewal Academic Grant Regulations
- In-Course Academic Grants are monetary awards allocated on the basis of academic merit, and in some cases other forms of earned merit, and demonstrated financial need.
- In-Course Academic Grants are available to full-time and part-time students enrolled in their first baccalaureate degree program who are not in their graduating term.
- In-Course Academic Grants requiring full-time status are available to students enrolled full-time or equivalent in both the fall and winter terms.
- In-Course Academic Grants will require either a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 8.0 calculated on at least 18 graded units or a Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 calculated on the basis of graded units in at least a full-time OSAP eligible course load per term in the prior academic year.
- In-Course Academic Grants first consider available averages, units upon which averages are calculated, program level and enrolled units in the ranking of academic merit.
- In-Course Academic Grants 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, participating in an interview, performing an audition or developing a portfolio.
- To be considered for an In-Course Academic Grant by application, students must submit a complete application by the specified deadline date.
- In-Course Academic Grant applications which meet eligibility criteria are forwarded to a selection committee for review and ranking.
- In-Course Academic Grants that are automatically assessed are allocated on the basis of an eligible course load and financial need as determined by a completed full-time OSAP application for the current academic year. In-Course Academic Grants by application may use a full-time OSAP application or a standard University need profile.
- The greater calculated financial need is used to break any tie.
- Some In-Course Academic Grants are renewable.
- Entrance, Indigenous Student Entrance and In-Course Academic Grant renewals may be based on a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 8.0, or a minimum Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 from the prior academic year based on their full-time OSAP eligible course load or equivalent. An OSAP application for the current year is not required to renew an Entrance or In-Course Academic Grant.
- Students may receive a maximum of one In-Course Academic Grant or renewal of a prior year Entrance, Indigenous Student Entrance or In-Course Academic Grant.
- Students must be enrolled in at least the full-time OSAP eligible course load or equivalent used to determine their eligibility to have an In-Course Academic Grant payment processed. Students must be enrolled in the fall term in a full-time OSAP eligible course load or equivalent to have the renewal of a prior year Entrance or In-Course Academic Grant payment processed.
- All In-Course Academic Grants and Academic Grant renewal payments are disbursed through the McMaster Student Account and are applied to outstanding charges. A few exceptions to this regulation may be approved by the Office of the Registrar, Aid & Awards.
- In-Course Academic Grants are typically disbursed no later than the end of December. Academic Grant renewal payments are typically disbursed no later than the end of September.
- In-Course Academic Grant recipients will have their awards noted on their University transcript. Academic Grant 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 or adjustment in the value of the In-Course Academic Grant or Entrance or In-Course Academic Grant 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.
- Students withdrawing from courses without failure by default in the Winter term will forfeit their Academic Grant renewal.
- Students who forfeit their Academic Grant will have their grant cancelled and their transcript notation removed if forfeited in first year of payment only. Students must return the Academic Grant funding to their McMaster Student Account.
- Forfeiture of a renewable Academic Grant also cancels all future instalments of the Academic Grant.
- Students wishing to defer the benefits of an Academic Grant 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 Academic Grants 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 Academic Grant 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 Academic Grant 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 for awards by application, where complete applications have not been received.
- The University may remove specific In-Course Academic Grants from the University Calendar, may revise the terms and stated value and/or suspend the granting of In-Course Academic Grants (e.g. donor funds).
- In-Course Academic Grants supported by donor funds may have additional eligibility and renewal requirements.
Academic Grants for In-Course Students
Open to Two or More Faculties
The William F. Campbell Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by Margaret Campbell, M.Sc. (Class of ‘72) and David F. Campbell in memory of their father William F. Campbell, B.A. (Class of ‘36) of Ottawa.
Requirements: To be awarded to students entering Level 2 in the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science who have completed Level 1 with high Fall-Winter Averages and demonstrate financial need. Tenable in Levels 3 and 4 provided that the recipients remain enrolled in their Faculty and maintain a minimum Fall-Winter Average of 9.5. These awards will be divided equally between the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Science.
Typically Available: 1 x $6,000 ($2,000 each year)
The Hans Groh Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Dr. Catherine Groh, B.Sc. (Class of ‘93) and M.D. (Class of ‘96), in honour of her father Hans Groh to encourage students in their pursuit of education.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Henry Global Consulting Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Henry Global Consulting at the request of Henry Zou, Ph.D. Engineering (Class of ‘91), in recognition of McMaster students who, through dedicated effort, excel in their education.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Ashok Hingorani Academic Grant
Established in 2021 by Ashok Hingorani.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in any program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $3,000
The Allan Fang and Alanna Jin Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by Allan Fang, MBA (Class of ‘03) and Alanna Jin, B.Sc. (Class of ‘04) to
express gratitude for their time at McMaster as new Canadians.
Requirements: To be granted to undergraduate students enrolled in Level 2 or above in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Computer Science program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Elizabeth Jenkins Academic Grant
Established in 2010 by Tom Jenkins, B.Eng.Mgt. (Class of ‘82) and Toby Jenkins in honour of Tom’s mother, Elizabeth Jenkins.
Requirements: To be awarded to students who have completed any Level 1 program, attained high Fall-Winter Averages, and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $5,000
The Judith and Warren Johnson Academic Grant
Established in 2017 by Judith Johnson (Class of ‘65) and Warren Johnson (Class of ‘62).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in any Faculty who has attained a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Kneale Brothers ‘37 Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by brothers Verne and Graham Kneale (Class of ‘37) in honour of their family’s belief in higher education.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Humanities enrolled in Level 3, who attains a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 4 x $2,000
The McLean Family Academic Grants
Established in 2016 by Paul McLean, HBSc (Class of ‘80) and MBA (Class of ‘81), his wife Carol, his daughter, Lauren McLean, HBA (Class of ‘17) in recognition of their three generation family connection to McMaster started by Paul’s father, Mr. C. Gordon McLean, Alumnus (Class of’46).
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the (a) Faculty of Humanities (b) Faculty of Science, (c) Faculty of Social Sciences and (d) the DeGroote School of Business who have completed Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 4 x $2,500
The Mickelsen-Gould Family Academic Grant
Established in 2016 by I. David Gould (Class of ‘62) and his wife Ruth Gould.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who attains a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Szlek Miller Academic Grant
Established in 2008 by Dr. Stefania Szlek Miller (Class of ‘67), on the occasion of her retirement after 35 years of service as a faculty member in the Department of Political Science.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in an Honours History or Honours Political Science program who attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Utter Morris 90th Anniversary Academic Grant
Established in 2017 by Utter Morris Insurance Brokers of Burlington, Ontario, in celebration of 90 years of leadership and commitment to improving both itself and its community.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who attains a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
van der Sluis Family Academic Grant
Established in 2019 by Henry van der Sluis, B.Eng. (Class of ‘73) and his wife Jane van der Sluis, in memory of Henry’s brother, John Albert van der Sluis and Jane’s son, Paul John Allison. Two beloved family members who would have embraced all that a university education offers.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in either the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Science who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
Open to the Arts and Science Program
The Julie Patel Foundation Academic Grant
Established in 2017 by the Julie Patel Foundation.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in an Arts & Science program who has attained a high Fall-Winter average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
Open to the DeGroote School of Business
The Charity of Hope/Morris Mercanti Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by The Charity of Hope, in memory of their family member, prominent entrepreneur and businessman Morris Mercanti, B.A., B.P.E. (Class of ‘76).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Bachelor of Commerce program with a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Alfred Harry Crowhurst Academic Grant
Established in 2012 by Lawrence Crowhurst, B. Com. (Class of ‘76) in memory of his father, Alfred Harry Crowhurst.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce program who has completed at least Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Mary Di Battista Academic Grant
Established in 2021 by Mary Di Battista B. Comm. (Class of ‘81) to support others in their educational pursuits.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in Level 2 or above in a Commerce program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The IODE Hamilton Martha Serrels Academic Grant
Established in 2010 by IODE Hamilton in memory of Martha Serrels.
Requirements: A variable number to be awarded to students enrolled in a Commerce program in the DeGroote School of Business who attain a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 3 x $1,000
The Brent Layton Memorial Academic Grant
Established in 2022 in memory of Brent Layton by his friends from the DeGroote School of Business.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a Commerce program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Taylor Leibow Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by Taylor Leibow LLP, a Hamilton-based firm established in 1947.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed Level 2 or 3 of the Bachelor of Commerce program, attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $800
The Rehana and Khalid Masud Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Omar Masud, B.Sc. (Class of ‘11) in honour of his parents Rehana and Khalid Masud, for their unparalleled dedication and commitment towards their children’s education.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the DeGroote School of Business who has completed at least Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Barrie Reid Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by friends and family in memory of Barrie Reid, B.A. (Class of ‘75).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in a Commerce program, who attains a high standing in either marketing course, COMMERCE 2MA3 or COMMERCE 3MC3, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $300
The Troy Family Academic Grant
Established in 2004 by Kenneth, B.Com. (Class of ‘75) and Drenda Troy in honour of Anthony and Marie Troy in support of their belief that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed Business I, is continuing in the Bachelor of Commerce program, attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,500
The Wong Family Academic Grant
Established in 2015 by Wilfred Wong, B.Com. (Class of ‘97) and his wife, Dorothy Tong, B.Com. (Hon.) (Class of ‘99), in memory of Wilfred’s father, Yue Pak Wong, for his dedication and commitment towards his children’s education.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the DeGroote School of Business who has completed at least Level 1 and is enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce program, who attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Diane and Colin Wood Academic Grant in Business
Established in 2008 by Diane Wood and Colin Wood, B.Com. (Class of ‘78).
Requirements: To be awarded to students in the DeGroote School of Business who have completed Business I with a high Fall-Winter Average, are enrolled in a Level 2 Commerce program, and have demonstrated financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,800
Open to the Faculty of Engineering
The Gordon and Agnes (Twambley) Brash Academic Grant
Established in 2008 by the bequest of Ron Brash, B.Eng. (Class of ‘64) in memory of his parents.
Requirements: A variable number to be awarded to students enrolled in an Electrical Engineering program who attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 7 x $8,000
The Chambers Academic Grant
Established in 2012 by Dean Chambers, B.Eng.Mgt. (Class of ‘78) and his wife, Carol-Lynn Chambers, in memory of Dean’s father, Leslie Wayne Chambers, who inspired his son’s educational and career choices.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 2 in a Chemical Engineering and Management program with a high Fall-Winter Average, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $2,000
The Kristina Ferris Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Kristina Ferris, B.Sc. (Class of ‘94) and B.Eng. (Class of ‘99) to encourage students to pursue and continue studies in Engineering Physics.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 2 with a high Fall-Winter Average and is continuing in an Engineering Physics program, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Hatch Academic Grant in Engineering
Established in 2005 by Hatch to celebrate their 50th anniversary and their success in providing engineering expertise to clients around the world.
Requirements: Two grants to be awarded to students in a program in Civil, Chemical, Materials or Mechanical Engineering who have a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need: a) one to a student in Level 3, and b) one to a student in Level 4 or above.
Typically Available: 2 x $5,000 each
The Howe Family Academic Grant
Established in 2019 by Stephen Howe, B.Eng. (Class of ‘90), in memory of his parents, Peter and Doreen Howe, who were passionate and committed educators.
Requirements: To be awarded to female students in Level 2 or above in the Faculty of Engineering who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $4,000
The Jack Howett Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by the Organization of CANDU Industries (OCI) in honour of Jack Howett, a founding member.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 2 with a high Fall-Winter Average and is continuing in an Engineering Physics program specializing in the Nuclear Engineering and Energy Systems Stream, and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Jones Family Academic Grant
Established in 2015 by Dr. Richard Jones, B.Eng. (Class of ‘82), Ph.D. (Class of ‘93) and Kathryn Jones, B. Eng. (Class of ‘81), M.Eng. (Class of ‘86) to allow the opportunity for education to McMaster Students.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Engineering who has completed at least Level 2 with a high Fall-Winter Average and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $5,000
The Joyce and Ross Kelly Academic Grant
Established in 2008 by Joyce and Ross Kelly to provide support for students who wish to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average, is enrolled in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Liburdi Engineering Academic Grant
Established in 2019 by Joseph Liburdi.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in Level 2 or above in the Faculty of Engineering who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $40,000 ($10,000 per year)
The John B. McDougall Academic Grant
Established in 2009 in memory of the late John B. McDougall, B.Sc. (Class of ‘40) by his family and friends in recognition of his 25 years of service to McMaster. After 10 years at the Chalk River Reactor, John returned to McMaster in 1957 where, in 1959, he helped open the first university-based research reactor in the British Commonwealth.
Requirements: To be awarded to students who use the nuclear reactor in their course work, have attained high academic standing in ENGPHYS 3D03, are currently enrolled in ENGPHYS 4U02, and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,500
The Peter Milne Academic Grant
Established in 2016 by Peter Milne, B.Eng. (Class of ‘79) to encourage students to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who have completed Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Richard C. Newman Academic Grant
Established in 2007 by the Newman family in memory of Richard Carson Newman, father of Mark Newman, B.Sc. (Class of ‘86) and Toni Newman, B.A. (Class of ‘83).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Engineering who has completed at least Level 1, attains a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Lynn Nickerson ‘97 Academic Grant
Established in 2012 in memory of Lynn Nickerson, B.Eng.Society (Class of ‘97).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Engineering who has completed Level 2 or Level 3 of an Engineering and Society program and who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Pollock Family Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by Dr. Ken Pollock, Dr. Gary Pollock, Dr. Mark Pollock and Dr. Ted Pollock.
Requirements: To be awarded to students in the Faculty of Engineering who have completed Level 1, attained high Fall-Winter Averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 5 x $2,500
The John and Heather Riccardi Academic Grant
Established in 2022, by John Riccardi, B.Eng. (Class of ‘84) and Heather Riccardi, B.Sc. (Class of ‘89, University of Texas) to recognize the importance of engineering education in their lives.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in either the Department of Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Dr. Robert Scott Engineering Academic Grant
Established in 2021 by Dr. Robert Scott, B.Eng.Mgt. (Class of ‘84), M.Eng. (Class of ‘87), and M.D. (Class of ‘89).
Requirements: To be granted to female undergraduate students enrolled in Level 2 in the Faculty of Engineering who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $3,000
The Patrick Tan Academic Grant
Established in 2008 by Dr. Patrick Guong-Ching Tan, B.Eng. (Class of ‘70), M.Eng. (Class of ‘72), LL.D. (2003).
Requirements: Two grants to be awarded to students in a program in Engineering who have a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $2,000
Open to the Faculty of Health Sciences
The Margaret Elizabeth Burke Memorial Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by Dr. Dennis Burke in memory of his wife, Margaret.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed Level 1 in the B.Sc.N. program and who, in the judgment of the School of Nursing, has attained the highest grade in the required Level 1 Anatomy/Physiology courses and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $3,500
The Pat Fitzhenry Nursing Academic Grant
Established in 2016 by Sean Fitzhenry in honour of his mother, Pat Fitzhenry, in honour of her lifelong commitment to providing the best care.
To be granted to students who have completed at least Level 1 in the School of Nursing with a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $10,000
The Cynthia and Ruth Gould Academic Grant
Established in 2016 by I. David Gould, (Class of 1962), and his wife Ruth Gould as a tribute to Cynthia, their daughter.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Health Sciences who attains a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Stephen Imbert and Norma Kerr-Imbert Academic Grant
Established in 2020 by Norma Kerr-Imbert, B.A. (Class of ‘81), in memory of her husband, Stephen Imbert, to honour their belief that education and research will improve the outcomes of those faced with cancer.
Requirements: To be granted to students in Level 3 or above in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program who attain high averages, demonstrate financial need, and are Canadian citizens.
Typically Available: 1 x $3,000
The Karen M. Mason Academic Grant in Nursing
Established in 2017 by Ross Mason (‘59), in loving memory of his wife and in honour of her compassionate palliative care nurse, Mona.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the School of Nursing who has attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,500
The William McKeon Memorial Academic Grant in Physics
Established in 2007 by Mary McKeon, B.A. (Class of ‘46) in honour of her cousin William McKeon.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in a Level 2 Honours Physics program who attained a high Fall-Winter Average in Level 1 and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Eleanor Morris Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by Sandra Morris, B.A. (Class of ‘82) in memory of her mother, Eleanor Morris.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the B.Sc.N. program in the School of Nursing who has completed Level 1 with a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Robert and Donna West Family Academic Grant in Nursing
Established in 2015 by Robert West B.A. (Class of ‘93) and Donna West.
Requirements: To be granted to students enrolled in the School of Nursing who have attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $2,000
Open to the Faculty of Humanities
The Donald H.L. Bannerman Academic Grant
Established in 2017 in honour of Donald Bannerman, B.A. (Class of ‘69).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in a Communication Studies or Multimedia program who attained a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Margaret C. Dixon Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by Mrs. Geraldine Phenix in memory of her mother, Margaret C. Dixon, to honour her love of music and the piano.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in an Honours Music program who attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,600
The Farquhar/Firth Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Andrea and Craig Farquhar in honour of Ben Firth, B.A. (Class of ‘56).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in Level 3 of an Honours English or History program, who attains a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The P.J. Ferguson Academic Grant
Established in 2007 by P. J. Ferguson, B.A. (Class of ‘87), President of ABL Employment Inc. in support of her belief that all students should be able to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in Level 3 of a History program, who attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Kudsia Academic Grant
Established in 2016 by Mrs. Wendy and Dr. Chandra Kudsia.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in a Classics program in the Faculty of Humanities who has attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $5,000
The Linardic Family Academic Grant
Established in 2007 by Daniel Linardic, B.A. (Class of ‘91) and Kim Linardic.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in Level 3 or above in an Honours Philosophy program, who attained a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Graeme MacQueen Academic Grant
Established in 2012 by Dr. Paul McArthur, B.Sc. (Class of ‘88) and Dr. Susan McArthur in recognition of their friend Graeme MacQueen, a retired McMaster professor who taught from 1974-2003 and was the Director, Centre for Peace Studies from 1989-1996.
Requirements: To be granted to a student who has obtained a high Fall-Winter Average in a the Global Peace and Social Justice program and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,500
The Marion D. Maitland Memorial Academic Grant in Art History
Established in 2010 by John O. Maitland, in memory of his beloved wife, Marion D. Maitland, in support of her belief that all students should have the opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in the School of the Arts who has completed Level 1, achieved academic excellence in any Level 1 Art History course, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,750
The OBU Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by Marcus Udokang, B.A. (Class of ‘98).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Department of English and Cultural Studies with a high Fall-Winter Average who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Barbara Patricia Peckham Academic Grant
Established in 2008 by John Marinucci, B.Com. (Class of ‘80) and Tracy Marinucci in memory of her mother, Barbara Patricia Peckham, who had a passion for dance and music and was always willing to help those who were prepared to help themselves.
Requirements: To be awarded to students who have completed Level 1 in the Faculty of Humanities with high Fall-Winter Averages, are enrolled in a Level 2 Honours program in the School of the Arts, and demonstrate financial need. The grant is tenable for up to three years provided the recipient remains enrolled full-time, maintains a minimum Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 and continues to be enrolled in the School of the Arts.
Typically Available: 1 x $15,000 ($5,000 per year)
The Dr. Robert and Andree Rheaume Fitzhenry Academic Grant
Established in 2021 by Alyxandra Fitzhenry in memory of her parents, Robert Fitzhenry, B.A.Hons (Class of ‘54) & LLD. (Class of ‘09), and Andree Rheaume Fitzhenry.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Studio Art program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $10,000
The Carrie Schamehorn Academic Grant
Established in 2009 to honour Carrie Schamehorn, a proud grandmother and life-long music lover.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in a Music program who attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $800
The Clifford and Aline Smith Academic Grant
Established in 2011 by Joyce and Ross Kelly in memory of Joyce’s parents, Clifford and Aline Smith, to provide support for students who wish to pursue their educational goals.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who is enrolled in at least a Level 2 Honours English program in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, attained a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
Open to the Faculty of Science
The Art Jerome Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by his family in memory of Art Jerome (Class of ‘49) who was a McMaster Hall of Fame Inductee and an athlete who was very passionate about sport as well as education.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in the Kinesiology program in the Faculty of Science with high Fall-Winter Averages and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,500
The Manson Olson Academic Grant
Established in 2005 by Marguerite Olson (Class of ‘50) in honour of her father Gordon Manson (Class of ‘38), her brother John Manson (Class of ‘56) and her husband Theodore Olson (Class of ‘51).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in the Faculty of Science who has attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Linda (Paolin) Tonini ‘71 Academic Grant
Established in 2013 by Lenora Paolin, B.A. (Class of ‘77).
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who is enrolled in Level 2 of a Kinesiology program, attained a high Fall-Winter Average, and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Waller Family Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by the Waller Family in memory of Thomas Edward and Norma Waller.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student in a Biology program who has attained a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Dr. John Warkentin Academic Grant
Established in 2014 by friends and family in memory of Dr. John Warkentin.
Requirements: To be awarded to students who have completed at least Level 2 in an Honours Chemistry program with a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Mary Dryden Willis Academic Grant
Established in 1997, in memory of Mary Willis (Class of ‘26), by her daughter, Mary Lou Dingle and son-in-law Allan (both Class of’58), under the McMaster Student Opportunity Trust Fund initiative.
Requirements: To be granted to undergraduate students enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities, who have attained a Fall-Winter average of 9.5 and who demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
Open to the Faculty of Social Sciences
The George Breckenridge Memorial Academic Grant
Established in 2020 in memory of Dr.George Breckenridge, former faculty member in the Department of Political Sciences, by his family and friends.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in a Political Science program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The McMaster Amicus Academic Grant in Sociology
Established in 2014 by a Bachelor of Arts alumnus (Class of ‘85).
Requirements: To be granted to a student who has completed at least Level 1 of a Sociology program with a high Fall-Winter Average and who demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The Dr. Stuart Mestelman Academic Grant
Established in 2022 by family and friends in memory of Dr. Stuart Mestelman, Professor Emeritus, Department of Economics.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students who have completed Level 2 of any program within the Faculty of Social Sciences who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 2 x $2,500
The Doreen Morrison Academic Grant
Established in 2007 in memory of Doreen O’Neill Morrison by her children, Rod, Brent and Jane, and the Morrison and Collis families.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed at least Level 2 of any program in the Department of Health, Aging and Society, and who attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,200
The Douglas Perrin Academic Grant
Established in 2021 in memory of Douglas Perrin (Class of ‘49), who as an undergraduate student was enrolled in the Political Economy program.
Requirements: To be awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in an Economics program who attain high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Alan Renner Academic Grant
Established in 2018 by Alan Renner, B.A. (Class of ‘63) to encourage students to pursue their goals and aspirations.
Requirements: To be awarded to students enrolled in an Economics program in the Faculty of Social Sciences who attained high averages and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
The T.H.B. Symons Academic Grant in Canadian Politics
Established in 2018 by Thomas H.B. Symons.
Requirements: To be awarded to students who meet provincial residency requirements, are enrolled in level 2 or above of a Political Science program and in at least six units of Canadian Politics courses, attain a high average and demonstrate financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $2,000
The Brenda Symons-Moulton Academic Grant
Established in 2018 by family to honour Brenda Symons-Moulton B.A./B.S.W (Class of ‘76) for her dedication to the social work community in Hamilton.
Requirements: To be granted to a student enrolled in Level 3 or above of a Social Work program who attains a high average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $3,000
The Thompson Academic Grant
Established in 2006 by family and friends in memory of Professor Robert Thompson (Economics) and his wife, Dorothy Thompson.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student enrolled in Level 3 or above in an Honours Economics program, who attains a high Fall-Winter Average and demonstrates financial need.
Typically Available: 1 x $1,000
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