There are a multitude of awards and scholarship opportunities that undergraduate science student researchers can apply for.
See below for a summary of science-specific awards offered by McMaster AwardSpring. To learn more about each award and how to apply, visit the McMaster AwardSpring Guide.
Scholarship Name |
Type |
Scholarship Description |
Undergrad Eligibility |
Scholarship Dates |
Deadline to Apply |
| The D. M. Davies Prize
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Established in 1984 by friends, colleagues, and former students in recognition of Professor Douglas Davies for his outstanding contribution to the Department of Biology during 34 years of service. Value: $700 |
Completed Level I and an additional 30 units of Honours Biology Core program attains at least an A- (10) in BIOLOGY 2F03 registers in BIOLOGY 3R03 or BIOLOGY 4J03 in the following summer session. |
1/1/2025 – 3/29/2025 |
April 29, 2025 |
| The Burke Memorial Ring | Graduand | Presented by science graduates of the University in memory of Dean C.E. Burke. Requirements: To be awarded to a graduate of a B.Sc. program who is named to the Deans’ Honour List and who has made the most outstanding contribution to undergraduate activities. |
Minimum level III and enrolled in Honours or Honours co-op program. Must be graduating in the academic year.
Minimum 8.0 cumulative GPA |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Middleton/Walker Prize in Sedimentary Geology | Graduand | Established in 2010 in honour of Gerard Middleton and Roger Walker by a generation of grateful students who studied under them from the mid-1960s until 2000. Requirements: To be awarded to the student graduating from an Honours B.Sc. program in the School of Geography & Earth Sciences who, in the judgment of the School, has achieved the highest standing in the field of sedimentary geology.Value: $1000 |
Participating in field courses or research undertaken as part of program of study. Completed at least level II of Honours BSc program in SEES. Demonstrates notable academic standing. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Dawson Prize in Chemistry | Graduand | Established in 2010 by Dr. Wilfred Chung (Class of ’75) and the Philomathia Foundation in honour of Dr. Peter T. Dawson, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry.
Value: $800 |
Awarded to graduating student in Chemistry program with outstanding academic achievement. Preference is given to those with special aptitude and promise in field of physical chemistry and/or attained the highest standing in Chemistry. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Kinesiology Prizes | Graduand | Established in 1982.
Two prizes to be awarded to graduating students who, in the judgment of the Department of Kinesiology, have submitted an outstanding paper or project. Value: $100 |
Level III or above and eligible for graduand awards. Enrolled in Bachelors, Bachelors co-op, Honours, Honours internship, or Honours co-op program in Kinesiology.
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1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Rose Hill Scholarships | In Course | Established in 1985 by the alumni, faculty and staff of the School of Physical Education and Athletics as a tribute to Professor Rose Hill, long-time teacher, coach and administrator in the School. Value: $1200 |
Minimum level II Enrolled in Bachelor’s, Co-op, Honours, or Honours co-op program in Kinesiology.Minimum 18 sessional graded units Minimum 9.5 sessional average Graduating students are not eligible |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| The Helen Emery Scholarships in Environmental Science | In Course | Established in 1990 by Miss Helen Emery of Barrie, Ontario. Two scholarships to be awarded to students in Level 2, 3, 4 or 5 of a B.Sc. program in the School of Geography and Earth Sciences who, in the judgment of the School of Geography and Earth Sciences, demonstrate leadership and influence in addressing environmental matters. Recipients must have attained a Fall-Winter Average of 9.5 or greater.Value: $1650 |
Open to students in level II, III, IV, or V of B.Sc program in SEES. Demonstrate leadership and influence in addressing environmental matters. Sessional average of 9.5 or higher. |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Vale Canada Ltd. Scholarship in Environmental Science | In Course | Established in 2000 by Inco Limited.
Value: $2000 |
Student must be entering level III, IV (or V of co-op program) in Honours Earth and Environmental Sciences program. Achieved notable academic standing. Demonstrates qualities of leadership at McMaster or in community. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Science Alumni Scholarships | In Course | Established in 2001 by the Faculty of Science through the generosity of its alumni and friends.
Value: $1000 |
Entering a Level III program in Science who, in the judgment of the Faculty of Science, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and leadership. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Ross Hume Hall Memorial Scholarship | In Course | Established in 2007 by family, friends and colleagues in memory of Ross Hume Hall, the first chair of the Department of Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences. Value: $700 |
Must be enrolled in Biochemistry program. Demonstrates research excellence and a passion for promoting human and environmental health. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Herbert S. Armstrong Memorial Fund Scholarship | In Course | Established in 1997 in memory of Herbert S. Armstrong.
Value: $100 |
Must be enrolled in level II or above in a SEES program. Achieved notable academic notable standing. Made a significant contribution to university life by extracurricular activities. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Nancy Car Memorial Scholarship in Kinesiology | In Course | Established in 2001 in loving memory of Kinesiology student Nancy Car.
Value: $500 |
Must be in level III (entering level IV) in Bachelor’s, co-op, Honours, or Honours co-op program in Kinesiology.
Minimum 18 graded units |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| The Dubeck Biochemistry Award | In Course | Established in 2004 by Dr. Michael Dubeck, B.Sc. (Class of ’51) and M.Sc. (Class of ’52).
Value: $3000 |
Enrolled in level III or above in honours Biochemistry program. Achieved notable academic standing. Interested in pursuing an academic career in basic biochemical research. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Dubeck Chemistry Award |
In Course | Established in 2004 by Dr. Michael Dubeck, B.Sc. (Class of ’51) and M.Sc. (Class of ’52).
Value: $3000 |
Enrolled in level III or above in Honors Chemistry or Chemical Biology. Achieved notable academic standing. Interest in pursuing an academic career in basic chemical research. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Walker / Middleton Fieldwork Scholarship | In Course | Established in 2010 in honour of Gerard Middleton and Roger Walker by a generation of grateful students who studied under them from the mid-1960s until 2000. Value: $1000 |
Must be participating in field courses or research undertaken as part of students program of study. Completed at least level II of Honours B.Sc in SEES. Demonstrated notable academic standing. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Ernest Robert Mackenzie Kay Scholarships | In Course | Established in 1999 by Ernest Robert MacKenzie Kay. Value: $3000 |
Must be in program in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or Chemistry. Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. Preference to students who plan to continue in the field of medical research” | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Donald G. McNabb Scholarship | In Course | Established in 1989 in memory of Donald G. McNabb (Class of ’42) by friends, family and business associates. Value: $1000 |
Enrolled in level III of an honours program in Chemistry or Chemical Biology. Achieved notable academic standing. Preference for students who demonstrate leadership, self-motivation, and practical aptitude for a future in chemical industry. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Fredric P. Olsen Book Prize | In Course | Established in 1974 in memory of Professor F.P. Olsen by his family, friends and former colleagues.
Value: $150 |
Enrolled in level III of Honours program in Chemistry or Chemical Biology. Shows particular promise as an experimental scientist. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The D. Keith MacDonald Earth Sciences Undergraduate Scholarship | In Course | Established in 2020 by D. Keith MacDonald (Hons. B.Sc., Magna Cum Laude, Class of 1980). Value: $5000 |
Enrolled in level II or above in an Earth and Environmental Sciences program. Attain high averages, canadian citizens, and demonstrate strong interest in studying earth sciences. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |
| The Hamilton Industrial Environmental Scholarship in Sustainable Chemistry | In Course | Established in 2021 by the Hamilton Industrial Environmental Association in recognition of their objective to support Environmental Education and Awareness Programs for Post-Secondary schools in Hamilton.
Value: $2500 |
Enrolled in level II or above in Sustainable Chemistry program. Graduated from high school in the city of Hamilton, or the regions of Niagara, Halton, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Wellington, or Waterloo. Demonstrate involvement in extracurricular or volunteer activities in their community. |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| The Chancellor’s Gold Medal for Science Students | In Course | Established in 1938.
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Enrolled in Faculty of Science program. Completed the penultimate year of any IV or V level program. Ranks highest in scholarship, leadership, and influence. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| The Co-operators Life Insurance Company Scholarship | In Course | Established in 2022 by The Co-operators Life Insurance Company. Value: $4000 |
Self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group. Enrolled in Honours Actuarial and Financial Mathematics program
Minimum of 18 graded units in current year |
1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | April 29, 2025 |
| The Eva Elizabeth and Lloyd Edward May Science Scholarship | In Course | Established in 2022 from the Estate of Eva Elizabeth May and Lloyd Edward May.
Value: $1000 |
Enrolled in Faculty of Science. Self-identify as a member of an equity-deserving group. Attain high averages. | 1/1/2025 – 4/29/2025 | NA |