McMaster International Excellence Scholarship 2027

Overview

McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario offers the International Excellence Award (up to CAD 4,000 in year 1, plus annual renewal awards) to top-ranked international undergraduate applicants. Awards are based on academic results submitted with the OUAC application. Around 200 awards per cycle. The 2027 cycle deadline aligns with McMaster’s standard undergraduate admission: 1 February 2027.

Benefits

• CAD 4,000 in year 1 toward tuition.
• Annual renewal of CAD 2,000 to CAD 5,000 in years 2 to 4 conditional on maintaining a 10.0/12.0 GPA (or equivalent).
• Applied automatically to McMaster tuition account.
• Compatible with other McMaster awards and external funding.
• Recognition as a McMaster International Excellence Scholar.

Eligibility

• International student (not Canadian or permanent resident).
• Applying for an undergraduate programme at McMaster for September 2027 entry.
• Strong secondary school academic record (typically 90 percent or higher average).
• No separate application required: the award is automatically assessed for international applicants.
• Maintaining academic standing through subsequent years.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to McMaster through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) by 1 February 2027.
2. The International Excellence Award is assessed automatically alongside admission (no separate application required).
3. Your offer letter will state the scholarship amount you have been awarded.
4. Accept your offer and the scholarship by the date listed in your offer letter.
5. Submit any additional documents requested by McMaster’s international admissions office.