The Hamilton Economic Development Commission has made a grant to the School of Business, the income from which is to be used for a scholarship award. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong association with the Hamilton region; normally, the successful candidate, in addition to showing ability, will have been a resident of the Hamilton region for at least five years.

Established in 2020, the DeGroote School of Business Graduate Awards for Indigenous Learners aims to address inequities in access for Indigenous learners and to assist in removing barriers. Up to five (5) awards will be offered each year (for entrance in the fall term) and can be applied through the normal length of the program. Awards will cover the full cost of tuition in a DeGroote MBA program, as well as, additional related expenses up to a maximum of $15,000 per academic year.

The award is tenable though the length of the program.

Incoming students to the MBA, MBA with Co-op, MBA Accelerated (part-time and full-time program) and the Blended Learning Part-time program are eligible to apply.

Deadline: February and June

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The Dr. J. A. Campbell Young Investigator Award of $5,000 for any kind of research into celiac disease and / or gluten sensitivity is available to students and those who have recently completed degrees.

Eligibility criteria, application details and deadlines available on the Canadian Celiac Association website.

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Established in 1992 through the generosity of Ford of Canada. An award in the amount of $4,500.00 to help defray the expenses of an MBA student participating in one of the School of Business’ international exchange programs. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Students wishing to be considered for this award will be required to submit a written statement of purpose with their applications for participation in an International Exchange program. This award is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only.

Traditional Fulbright Canada Student awards are intended for Canadian citizens who are graduate students, prospective graduate students, or promising young professionals who wish to study and/or conduct research in the United States. Awards may be held at any university, research centre, think tank, or government agency in the United States.

For eligibility criteria, award values, application details and deadlines, visit the Fulbright Canada website.

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Established in 1983. To be awarded annually to a student, Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, entering the second year of the MBA program. The recipient will have demonstrated a high degree of scholarship and an interest in entrepreneurship. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are funded from the proceeds of the Graduate Students Association Development Fund, which receives contributions from graduate students and the University. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants fund is administered through the School of Graduate Studies. The GSA Travel Assistance Grants are designed to enable graduate students to travel to undertake research or present at conferences relevant to their field of study. There are a fluctuating number of awards available each semester.

The successful recipients will be determined randomly by selecting one recipient from each faculty (Health Sciences, Engineering, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business) and the balance of the awards left in a given period will be randomly selected from a list of the remaining applicants from all faculties combined.

Application dates:

• Fall competition for September to December travel: Opens September 1, 2023 and closes October 2, 2023
• Winter competition for January to April travel: Opens January 2, 2024 and closes February 5, 2024
• Summer competition for May to August travel: Opens May 1, 2024 and closes June 3, 2024

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The H.G. Hilton Master’s Scholarships were established by the income from a bequest in the estate of Hugh G. Hilton, at one time Chief Executive Officer of Stelco and member of the McMaster Board of Governors support a Master’s scholarship. The scholarship is tenable for one year, and is awarded annually to incoming Canadian citizens, permanent residents or, international students from departments which offer full-time Master’s graduate studies. Priority will be given to students intending research in Canadian industry or industrial problems. Other things being equal, preference will be given to deserving children of employees or former employees of Stelco Ltd.

A comprehensive list of funding sources and agencies for postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Health Sciences and those doing health-related research can be found in McMaster’s funding database.. On the site, you will find a variety of filters to help you in your search.

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Established in honour of McMaster Faculty of Engineering PhD students Iman Aghabali and Mehdi Eshaghian, and a former Faculty of Health Science Post-Doctoral Fellow, who lost their lives on the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Associate Deans responsible for graduate studies, to international graduate students from Iran who demonstrate academic excellence.

Established by J.I. Case, Hamilton Plant, as a gift to the the School of Business.  To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA Program at the DeGroote School of Business who demonstrate academic excellence.

In honour of the achievement of John Charles Polanyi, recipient of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the Government of the Province of Ontario has established a fund to provide annually up to five prizes to outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career who are continuing to postdoctoral studies or have recently started a faculty appointment at an Ontario university.

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Established in 1985 to honour the memory of the late Kathryn Ann Williamson, MBA ’83, who was a student in the Accounting and Financial Management Services specialization of the MBA co-op program.  To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies to students who have completed in the previous summer term or who are currently completing in the fall term, an Accounting or Corporate Finance work term. Preference will be given to female students.

Established to honour the memory of the late David Russell, former vice-president of Anthes Imperial and a McMaster alumnus. An academic grant to be awarded to an entering MBA student on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need.

Awarded annually to the student in the graduating class of the MBA program  in the Marketing stream who achieves the highest overall standing in the  the following courses:  M721, M722, M731, M732, and M735 and attains at  least 7.0 (A-) grade-point average in these courses.  In case of a tie, other marketing grades will be considered.

This award is through the True Sport Foundation of Canada. Open to applicants who are

• high-performance athletes enrolled at a Canadian university, community college or other post-secondary educational institution.
• post-secondary students active in sport at a non-high-performance level.
• sport practitioners active/working in sport as an official, administrator or high-performance coach.
• educators working in a sport, sports sciences, sport management/administration or other applicable discipline.

All questions should be directed to the True Sport Foundation of Canada.

Visit their website for all details and contact information.

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The advent of large collection of data and ensuing development in data analysis techniques has made collaboration between data scientists and content experts necessary for cutting-edge research. Furthermore, there is a need for trainees to be exposed to both aspects of such research, namely for data science trainees to learn about real life practical projects and for content expert trainees to gain experience in data analysis and management. The aims of the MacDATA Graduate Fellowship Program are:

1. To provide trainees with an opportunity to acquire practical and theoretical skills in data science.
2. To facilitate exchange of expertise and knowledge in data science across faculties.

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Manulife has introduced the first Life Lessons Scholarship Program in Canada, for students who’ve experienced the death of a parent or guardian with little to no life insurance. The Scholarship Program helps combat the financial burden of paying for post-secondary education during an emotional time and recognizes the perseverance that so many youth show in such adversity.

The next application call for this scholarship opens on February 1, 2024. Visit the Manulife website for details on that date.

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Four scholarships open to master’s and PhD students who are conducting research on determinants, impacts, and policy or program interventions into food insecurity in Canada.

Visit Maple Leaf Centre for Food Insecurity to learn more and apply.

Questions can be directed to info@feedopportunity.com.

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The Mary Buzzell Graduate Scholarship for Resilient Aging will be awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in any Master’s Degree program at McMaster University who is preparing for a career in the multidisciplinary field of Aging. This award is sponsored by Hamilton Aging in Community.

About Mary Buzzell

Mary Buzzell, a McMaster University faculty member in Nursing, was recognized by McMaster with an honorary doctorate as a pioneer in resilient aging, especially through innovative educational and community programs.

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Entrance scholarships to be awarded to those demonstrating a high degree of scholarship and academic achievement. Preference given to entering co-op students.

What is a bursary?

A bursary is based solely on financial need. In most cases, information from your OSAP application is used to determine your financial need (some students who don’t receive OSAP can still apply for a bursary).

The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program application opens mid-August in AwardSpring. Funding is paid out in mid-February.

Who can apply?

Graduate students who demonstrate financial need can apply for the McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program.

Please note: The McMaster Graduate General Bursary Program is not open to international students enrolled in graduate studies, MBA, medicine or physician assistant programs.

Bursary eligibility requirements:

• Be enrolled at McMaster
• Submit a completed application by the bursary deadline
• OSAP students who receive an income update request must complete it by the income update deadline
• Continue to demonstrate financial need throughout the study period
• OSAP is used to demonstrate financial need. Students must accept both loan and grant portions of their OSAP. ONLY graduate students in the following groups will be considered for a bursary without an OSAP application:
  • Indigenous students
  • students with OSAP government aid restrictions include:
  • academic progress restriction
  • income verification restriction
  • provincial and/or federal default restriction
  • credit check restriction
  • students with a disability taking a reduced course load
  • students with out-of-province student aid
  • part-time students
  • students receiving social assistance

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Prospective postdoctoral fellows are invited to submit a research plan that focuses on interdisciplinary, impact-driven approaches in the study of optimal aging through one or more of the following research areas:

1. the impact of exercise on mobility;
2. the interrelationship between psychological function and social function;
3. causes and consequences of multimorbidity, frailty, and polypharmacy;
4. the role of caregiving, equity, economics and transportation in optimal aging;
5. the understanding of the biological mechanisms of diseases of aging;
6. evaluating approaches to knowledge translation to improve optimal aging; and
7. the use of technology to promote optimal aging and aging in place.

The applicant and principal supervisor are expected to involve at least two other researchers from two different McMaster faculties (outside of the principal supervisor’s faculty) as mentors in the development of an interdisciplinary research plan.

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Established in 2004 through the generosity of AIC Limited, a variable number of scholarships are available to students entering their second year in the MBA program, majoring in the strategic business valuation specialization. Awards will be made on the basis of scholastic achievement.

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) provides funding to support interdisciplinary research on aging led by McMaster researchers from across all six Mac Faculties.

The MIRA Graduate Scholarship Program is open to applicants entering year one of a master’s program and year one or two of a doctoral program.

Applicants are invited to submit a research proposal focusing on interdisciplinary, impact-driving approaches in the study of aging.

Visit the  MIRA website for all details, including how to apply.

Deadlines

• Notice of Intent: November 25, 2024
• Application: December 10, 2024, 4 p.m. ET

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The Mitacs-JSPS Summer program is offered in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and Mitacs. It provides opportunities for full-time graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Canada to pursue collaborative research in Japan.

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Established in 2018 by Patrick J. Gorry (Class of ’79). To be awarded to students enrolled in the MBA and MBA co-op program who have achieved notable academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who focus in finance or accounting.

To be granted to graduate students enrolled in any program who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ students and demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1985 in memory of Dr. R.J. Spence, former professor of  finance and associate dean of the Faculty of Business. To be awarded, upon graduation, to the MBA student who has completed the finance stream with the highest standing.

Established in 2012 by Robert Alan Kennedy, MBA (Class of ’67) in recognition of his 45th Class Reunion. To be awarded to a full-time student who has completed their first year of the MBA program and has chosen finance as their specialization and who, in the judgment of the MBA awards committee, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership through participation in either university or community activities.

Established in 2000 by the Royal LePage Foundation, The Edper Group Foundation and Mr. Colum Bastable. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA program, interested in Business Analytics on the recommendation of the DeGroote School of Business, who achieve notable academic standing and demonstrate qualities of leadership at McMaster or in the community.

At least three awards, each in the amount of $4000, will be awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

Women registered in master’s or PhD programs within a designated region. Regions and number of awards rotate each year. SWAAC has designated Ontario as the region for this 2023 competition. There are five awards available for this competition. Each university may nominate one person for the award.

Read about McMaster PhD student Liza-Anastasia DiCecco, who received the 2023 SWAAC Award of Merit.

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Established in 2010 by Adam Felesky, BA ’99, BEng ’99.  To be awarded to an incoming full-time or co-op MBA student who demonstrates both outstanding academic achievement and significant extra-curricular and/or professional achievements.

Established in 1997 by professors Christopher and John Bart in memory of their parents. A variable number of bursaries to be awarded to students enrolled in their first year of the MBA program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to residents of the Stratford, Ontario area.

Established in 2006 by Susan Payne (MBA, ’79) in honour of her mother. To be granted to students entering the MBA program who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 1994 from a bequest by Doris Verina Avery in memory of her son, Dennis, an alumnus of McMaster’s MBA program. Two bursary awards to be made to incoming full-time and co-op MBA students. Selection to be done by the MBA Awards Committee based on an assessment of academic qualifications, extra-curricular and/or professional achievements, and demonstrated financial need.

The Barkley’s of Avonmore Scholarship was established in 1977 through the generosity of Fred Barkley to assist a student from a developing country to pursue advanced studies at McMaster University.  Each year the Dean of Graduate Studies will identify a worthy graduate student from one of the developing countries to receive the award.

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Established in 1984 in memory of Professor Sanjoy Basu, former associate professor and the chairman of the accounting area. To be awarded annually to the graduating student in the accounting specialization who achieves the highest overall standing and attains at least a 10.00 (A-) cumulative average.

Established in 2017 by Brenda Barrow, MBA (Class of ’83), in memory of her mother, Lucille Agatha London, who was an outstanding educator and understood the importance of education as well as hard work to succeed in life. To be awarded to students entering a full-time MBA program who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement/standing. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated leadership in undergraduate studies or in the community at large.

Established in 2015 by Quentin Broad, BA (Class of ’86), MBA (Class of ’88), and his family. One or more scholarships to be awarded to a student(s) entering the 2nd year of the MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business who, in the judgment of the awards selection committee, has achieved high academic standing and who demonstrated qualities of leadership and altruistic service as a volunteer. Included with the application must be a statement by the student pertaining to the stated criteria.

Established in 2001 by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA Program, interested in Business Analytics on the recommendation of the School of Business, based on academic achievement and contribution to the program.

Established in 2016 by David Feather, BA ’85 and MBA ’89. To be awarded to a student entering an incoming full-time or co-op MBA program who, in the judgement of the MBA Awards Committee, demonstrates strong academic achievement and leadership, based on demonstrated community engagement and participation in extra-curricular activities. All applicants with a complete admission file by May 1 will be considered for this award.

McMaster University is able to offer 15 entrance scholarships to year one MBA students who have demonstrated a high degree of scholarship and academic achievement. Preference will be given to students entering the MBA Co-op program.

Established in 1999 by the Faculty of Business. Preference will be given to students in the MBA program, specializing in Business Analytics who demonstrate a high degree of scholarship.

Established in 1999 by the Faculty of Business. Income from this endowed fund will be used to provide a number of scholarships for students who have completed Business I or students entering the first year of the MBA program who demonstrate a high degree of scholarship and extracurricular involvement.

Established in 2013 to honour the memory of Dr. Colin Webber, McMaster University professor, physicist, radiation safety expert, teacher, mentor, and leader in the field of bone research. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to master’s or doctoral students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate interest in bone research.

Value: Minimum $1,600

Established in 2022 by the family of Edna Howard, this bursary honours the support Edna offered graduate students through her work as a cook at The Phoenix Bar and Grill, owned and
operated by the Graduate Students Association. Her food warmed the hearts of the McMaster campus community for many years until her retirement. To be granted by the School of
Graduate Studies to full-time students in any program who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2012 by Haniyeh Yousofpour, PhD (Class of ’10) in honour of her father Farzin Yousofpour. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program that has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a one-page submission by the student outlining the applicant’s experience relating to their involvement in promoting diversity at McMaster University or within their community.

Established in 2013 by Foyston, Gordon & Payne Investment Counsel. To be awarded to a full-time student who has completed their first year of the MBA program and has chosen finance as their specialization and who, in the judgment of the MBA Awards Committee, has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership through participation in either university or community activities.

Established in 2022 by Gaia Power Inc. founder Samit Sharma in honour & appreciation of its past board director Dr. Ajay Sharma & his wife. An outstanding leader, Dr. Sharma graduated
from IIT-Roorkee in India, culminating with PhD (1969) in Electrical Engineering from University College London, retired with distinguished career as Rear Admiral from the Indian Navy, &
pioneered establishing engineering colleges in North India. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, at the recommendation of the Program Chair, to students on alternating
years, who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research excellence. On odd years, to a graduate student enrolled in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and on even years,
to a student enrolled in the MBA program who demonstrates an interest in intellectual property & knowledge management. Preference will be given to International Students.

Established in 1997 from funds donated by the Allen and Milli Gould Family Foundation, in support of its belief that all students should have the  opportunity to pursue their educational goals. A variable number of  bursaries to be granted to McMaster students enrolled in the Faculty of Business who demonstrate financial need. Preference to be given to MBA Co-op students.

Established in 2008 by John Marinucci (BCOM ’80) and Tracy Marinucci in memory of his parents, Guerino and Anna Maria Marinucci, who understood the importance of education and hard work to succeed in life. To be awarded to a student entering a full-time co-op MBA program who demonstrates financial need and high academic achievement/standing. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated leadership in undergraduate studies or in the community at large. The grant is tenable for up to two years provided the recipient maintains a minimum sessional average of 9. The Application must be accompanied by a written submission relating to the stated criteria.

The H.Vincent Elliott Memorial Travel Bursary was established in 2010 by Dr. Susan J.Elliott (MA `97 and PhD`92), esteemed former Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, professor of Geography and Earth Sciences, and senior research fellow at the United Nations Institute on Water (UNU-IWEH), Environment and Health, in memory of her father, H.Vincent Elliott. To be granted by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation on the program director of ‘Water Without Borders’ to students registered in a Master’s or PhD program will be given to students in financial need.

Established in 1996 by professor Harish C. Jain. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program on the basis of scholastic achievement and financial need. The application must be accompanied by a one page submission outlining the applicant’s knowledge of and experience relating to Human Rights in employment. The submission will be used in the adjudication process.

Established in 1995 with funds from the estate of Helen S. Harvey.  James F. Harvey was a member of the first McMaster graduating class in Hamilton in 1935.  This travel scholarship will enable students to engage in research requiring travel.  To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence.

Established in 2014 by Mark Stewart (’06, ’10) in honour of his father, James M. Stewart, and his work towards equitable living for all citizens in the Hamilton community. The award will be given to a student entering the second year of the MBA program who, in the judgement of the DeGroote School of Business, has demonstrated achievement of notable academic standing, exceptional leadership, and application of their academic and extracurricular experience toward community service in the Hamilton and McMaster communities.

Established in 2009 by John Puddington, MBA (Class of ’71) and Doris Puddington, MBA. To be awarded to a student entering the MBA co-op program in the DeGroote School of Business

Established in 2001 by the John Deere Foundation of Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the DeGroote School of Business to a student enrolled in the MBA program, who will be pursuing the Accounting and Financial Management Services specialization.

Established in 2001 by the John Deere Foundation of Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies on the recommendation of the School of Business, based on academic achievement and contribution to the program, to a student in the MBA Program who will be pursuing the Business Analytics specialization.

Established in 2022 by John Whelen, MBA (Class of ’88) and his wife, Stormie Stewart, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the MBA program at the DeGroote School of Business. To
be awarded to an incoming full time or co-op MBA student who demonstrates both outstanding academic achievement and significant extra-curricular and/or professional achievements.

Established in 2014 by John Zeller, MBA (Class of ’84) and Karen Zeller in memory of her mother, Nonno Hjelmer. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need.

Established in 2008 by Labatt Breweries of Canada. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program with a high sessional average and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

Established in 2022 by the Lambda Scholarship Foundation Canada. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a graduate student who is currently enrolled in their first year of any program who identifies as a member of the queer, trans community and is Black, racialized, or Indigenous.

Established in 1999 by professor Luke Chan and his family in support of  students who wish to pursue academic studies abroad in business. To be  awarded to graduate students, enrolled in the School of  Business, who have been accepted in an approved exchange program. Awards will be determined according to applicants’ ranking in the exchange program selection procedure.

Established in 2008 by the MBA Class of ’88 in memory of Greg Brophy. One or more scholarship(s) to be awarded to a graduate student who is (1) entering the second year of the full-time MBA program or (2) entering the co-op MBA program and has completed one term of the academic program and the first co-op term and who has in the judgment of the DeGroote School of Business demonstrated principled leadership through a continued commitment to community, through volunteerism or community service at a high level. The School of Graduate Studies will award the scholarship on the recommendation of the MBA program Awards Committee.

Established in 2004 by the Board of Directors of the 2003 MBA Games. To be awarded annually to a student in the second year of the MBA program who demonstrates financial need and who in addition, demonstrates a high degree of scholarship and leadership in extracurricular activities within the DeGroote School of Business. Selection will be made by the Graduate Awards Committee of the DeGroote School of Business.

Established in 2005 by Douglas Perrin, Class of ’49, son of McKinley Perrin, a financial consultant to a number of small business owners. To be awarded to students entering the MBA program who received a Humanities, Sciences, Health Sciences, or Engineering undergraduate degree from McMaster University, have attained a high sessional average, and have demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2023 by Dr. Milena Head (Class of ’93 and ’98) and Gord Head (Class of ’98). To be granted to a full-time or co-op MBA student who has demonstrated leadership in
experiential learning activities in the community.

Established in 2005 by the Surgical Associates in memory of Myra Baillie. To be granted to a graduate student in any degree program who attains and “A” average and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a female graduate student.

Award Value: 2 awards of $1,000 each

Established in 2015 by Ron Noble, MBA (Class of ’84). To be awarded annually by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the DeGroote School of Business awards selection committee, to a full-time student entering Level II of the MBA program who has declared a specialization in Health Services Management. Preference will be given to those students who achieved high academic standing, and demonstrate qualities of leadership and commitment to health management.

Established in 1996 by Otis Canada Inc., the world’s largest elevator company with over 50,000 employees and more than 1,700 worldwide locations. A variable number of bursaries to be awarded to students enrolled in their first year of the MBA program who demonstrate financial need.

Established in 2006 by Marian Peirce to honour her father Ray Peirce, and his career as a business entrepreneur and mentor. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who focus on entrepreneurial studies. Selection will be made by the MBA Awards Committee. Included with the application must be a statement by the student concerning his/her interest in entrepreneurship.

Established in 2007 by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada – Hamilton District. To be granted by the School of Gradate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA program who demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students with interest in Supply Chain Management

The SGS Grant is intended to be a grant in aid of research; students should not expect the grants to cover the full cost of travel or field work.

The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Grant is not intended for conference or course work travel.

It is not meant to replace sources of funding already available from the tri-agencies (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC), other external granting sources, or internal scholarships and bursaries.

It is not intended to fund the research itself, but the travel to do the research.

Application Date

The application will open in Mosaic on January 8, 2024, and close on March 8, 2024.

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Established in 2010 by UPS Global Logistics and Distribution and the UPS Foundation. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to students enrolled in the MBA program on the recommendation of the Degroote School of Business, has achieved notable academic standing. Preference will be given to students with an interest in Supply Chain Management.

Established in 1988 by the School of Business and a generous donation from Mr. Jack S. Darville – BCOM ’68, in honour of Dr. William J. Schlatter, the first Dean of the Faculty of Business and former professor of accounting. The scholarship will be awarded each September to the student entering the Accounting stream with the best grades in Business A600, A610, and F600.

Established by Mark John Stewart, HBA (Class of ’06), MBA (Class of ’10), past President of the McMaster Alumni Association, and Margaret Zanel, BCom (Class of ’89), MBA (Class of ’90), cofounders of Wentworth Strategy Group. To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies, on the recommendation of the DeGroote School of Business awards selection committee, to students entering the Master of Business Administration program in the DeGroote School of Business, who have achieved high academic standing and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and community engagement.

Established in 2015 by John Zeller, MBA (Class of ’84) and Karen Zeller in memory of his mother, Maria Horvath-Zeller. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the MBA program who has achieved notable academic standing and demonstrated financial need.

Established in 2014 by Zoltan Simo, MBA (Class of ’71). To be awarded by the School of Graduate Studies to a domestic student enrolled in the MBA program who has a high sessional average and demonstrates financial need.

Established through the generosity of Victor and Helen Harshaw to recognize and assist an outstanding full-time graduate student at McMaster University enrolled in the Master of Business Administration Program. Each year the student who holds the Fellowship will be selected by the MBA Awards Committee of the Faculty of Business and shall hold the award for one year only.

The Wilson Leader Scholarship Award for graduate students is different. Valued at $12,000 in direct funding and up to $2,000 for experiential funding, it’s a leadership development and career launcher program that builds on your studies. It involves about 15 hours/month, including time for synchronous group events between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET.

Awarded to up to three graduate students annually.

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