Application-Based Entrance Awards

McMaster University

Prospective students can apply for these entrance awards via the “entrance awards by application” opportunity in AwardSpring after they receive their MacID. Available awards:

  • The Ashbaugh Scholarships
  • The Dundas Scholarships*
  • The George and Nora Elwin Scholarship
  • The A.G. Reilly Scholarships

An AwardSpring application includes:

  • A short essay describing the accomplishments you are most proud of to date. You may choose to write about your accomplishments in schooling (academic or non-academic), employment, community service (including service to family) or extra-curricular activities
  • A reference letter

*preference is given to students from Dundas and the surrounding area for The Dundas Scholarships.

Overview

Scholarship Summary

Quantity Up to 28 awards available
Application Required No
Value $5,000
Renewable? No
Deadline Feb. 21, 2026