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Financial Support

Student Athlete Information

Athletic Scholarships

McMaster's Department of Athletics & Recreation supports merit-based athletic financial awards (scholarships). With the assistance of Student Financial Aid & Scholarship, a process has been developed that allows consultation from coaches in designated sports to recommend identified individuals for financial support. It is a goal of McMaster University to assist in lessening the financial burden of our leading student-athletes within the policies laid out by the U SPORTS and OUA.

In addition, future opportunities will be made available to all student-athletes of McMaster University to potentially receive an athletic financial award based on academic and athletic performance.

The following OUA & U SPORTS policies are required for recipients:

  • Entering students must be admitted to McMaster to be eligible.
  • Returning students (including transfers) require a minimum 6.5 GPA on all registered courses within the last academic year (September - August)
  • Student-athletes must be listed on the eligibility certificate.
  • A student-athlete can receive a maximum amount of their tuition and fees up to $4,500 for ALL financial awards that contain an athletic component (this includes any bursaries or other athletic awards - i.e. Ron Joyce Award of Athletes - distributed by Student Financial Aid & Scholarship)
Department Awards
The department of Athletics & Recreation offers 3 financial awards that can be applied for each year through AwardSpring:
  • Black Excellence AFA
    • Established and dedicated to student-athletes that self-identify as Black; no financial need is required. The award will follow OUA and U SPORTS Athletic Financial Award policies, including limits on award values and meeting minimum academic requirements. Please contact the Athletic Support Administrator for more information.
  • Marauder Women in Sport Leaderships Award
    • The Marauder Women in Sport Leadership Award established for student-athletes who are members of a McMaster Marauders women's athletic team (U SPORTS, OUA or Club) and have demonstrated leadership qualities and a commitment to community engagement. The award will follow OUA and U SPORTS Athletic Financial Award policies, including limits on award values and meeting minimum academic requirements. Please contact the Athletic Support Administrator for more information.
  • Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS) Bursary
    • The Black or Indigenous Heritage Student-Athlete (BIHS) Bursary is available to student-athletes whose heritage is self-identified as either Black  or Indigenous and provides additional financial support to those demonstrating financial need. Please contact the Athletic Support Administrator for more information.

Donor Awards

A portion of athletic scholarships are generously donated by individual donors. Recipients of these awards are determined by the Department of Athletics & Recreation and head coaches from the specific teams.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Kelly Dunham Memorial Athletic Award
Established in 2020 by family and friends in loving memory of Kelly Dunham, assistant coach with the Marauders for six seasons. To be awarded to a member of the McMaster Women's Basketball Team, who in the judgment of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, shows exceptional promise or achievement in women's basketball and meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: varies up to a maximum of $4,500

CROSS-COUNTRY/TRACK
The Mona Campbell Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2012 with a generous bequest from Mona Campbell, O.C.  To be awarded to a member of the McMaster Track Team who, in the judgment of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, shows exceptional promise or achievement in men's or women's track and meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: varies up to a maximum of $4,500
 
FOOTBALL
The Bernie Custis Football Athletic Award
Established in 2017 by past and present student-athletes and friends of Bernie Custis, McMaster's Football Coach, 1981-1988, as a testament to his legacy as an athlete, coach, educator and mentor, and to celebrate his many achievements both on and off the field. To be awarded to a member McMaster's Football Team who, in the judgement of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, demonstrates a dedicated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community and seeking the well-being of others. They must also embody the values that Bernie demonstrated including perseverance, determination, courage, teamwork, commitment, integrity, justice and citizenship.  The recipient must meet the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. 
Value: $2,000 

Dr. Carl Zylak & Edith Zylak Athletic Financial Award in Football 
Established in 2014 by the family of Dr. Carl J. Zylak and Mrs. Edith Zylak in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary. Dr. Zylak was the Chairman of radiology at McMaster University from 1977-1987 and is an avid McMaster football fan. Edie is an active member of the Greater Hamilton Volunteer community and has never missed a Marauder home game. The Zylak Award will be awarded annually to a McMaster University football student athlete who meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. The award recognizes a football student-athlete that exemplifies a commitment to community service and academics. The awarded student shows outstanding promise as a leader athletically, academically and demonstrates a desire to give-back to his community. Preference will be given to a Marauder Scholar.
Value: $1,000 
 
RUGBY
The Dr. Alan Hamilton Rugby Athletic Award 
Established in 2017 by Alan Hamilton, Ph.D. (Class of '95) in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of McMaster's first OUA Men's Rugby Championship. As a testament to the tremendous growth of women's rugby over the last 25 years, and to promote gender equality in athletics, the award will be shared between the Men's and Women's Rugby Teams at McMaster.  To be awarded to a member of either the McMaster Men's Rugby Team or McMaster Women's Rugby Team who, in the judgement of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, shows exceptional promise or achievement in rugby and meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS. The award should alternate annually between a female and male recipient.
Value: $1,000
 
MEN'S RUGBY
Dr. Stuart Phillips Athletic Award in Men's Rugby
Established in 2012 by Dr. Stuart Phillips (B.Sc. Class of '89, M.Sc. Class of '91) in recognition of the 20th Anniversary of McMaster's first OUA Men's Rugby Championship. To be awarded to a member of the McMaster Men's Rugby Team who, in the judgment of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, shows exceptional promise or achievement in men's rugby and meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA).
Value: $2,500 
 
WRESTLING
The Mr. Doug Howard Athletic Financial Award
Created in 2020 by alumni and friends, the award honours the dedication and support Mr. Howard offered to the sport of wrestling at McMaster, in Hamilton and across Ontario. His dedication to the sport and its participants had a tremendous impact on so many lives. To be awarded to a McMaster student-athlete who is involved in the wrestling program and meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: varies up to a maximum of $4,500

Greg Woodcroft Memorial Entrance Award
Established in 2015, the Greg Woodcroft Athletic Financial Award honours the life and accomplishments of one of McMasters most successful Wrestlers. This AFA will be awarded annually to an incoming McMaster wrestler who, in the judgement of the Department of Athletics & Recreation via the wrestling head coach, is recognized as having national potential; has demonstrated leadership and the desire to gain leadership opportunities; has demonstrated volunteerism and is willing to support local initiatives to give back to McMaster University and extended community. The recipient will also meet the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value:  $3,000

VARIOUS TEAMS
Mel & Marilyn Hawkrigg Outstanding Rookie Athletic Financial Award
Established by Mel & Marilyn Hawkrigg in 2012. To be awarded to both a male and female student-athlete who in the judgment of the Department of Athletics & Recreation has distinguish themselves at the highest level of performance while representing McMaster University in their first year of eligibility in post-secondary interuniversity competition. The recipient(s) should exhibit outstanding athletic ability both at the provincial and national level of competition and must meet the eligibility requirements of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: $1,000 per student (2 awards annually - one male and one female rookie of the year)
 
The Richard G. Nagy Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2014 by Richard Nagy 1990, to reflect his belief in the power of team sports to instill behaviours and practices that will help students make a greater impact in society, be better leaders, and be more successful in life.  This award will provide assistance to a student-athlete who participates in one of; Basketball (M/W), Football (M), Rugby (W), Soccer (M/W), or Volleyball (M/W) U SPORTS team sports, and who is also enrolled in an honours program at McMaster University. To be awarded annually to a student-athlete, who in the judgment of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, demonstrates exceptional promise or achievement in their sport as well as in their academic study, meeting the eligibility requirements of the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: $1,500
  
Bradley Reeson Memorial AFA
Established in 2016 by family, peers and community in honour of Bradley Shawn Reeson, Class of 1998.  Brad was a lifelong athlete turned coach and mentor who loved working with the students of Dunbarton High School in Pickering.  Brad will forever be remembered for his compassion, sense of humour, mischievous smile and love of nature.  To be awarded annually to a student-athlete who meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: $1,500

Kenneth J. Ward Memorial Athletic Financial Award.
Established in 2020 in memory of Kenneth J. Ward (Class of `71) in honour of his many contributions to development through sport in his community. To be awarded  annually to a student-athlete, who in the judgement of the Department of Athletics & Recreation, meets the eligibility requirements of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U SPORTS.
Value: $1,000

The Clarence Werner Athletic Financial Award
Established in 2009, the Clarence Werner Athletic Financial Award (AFA).  A variable number to be awarded to student athletes competing in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) or U SPORTS who meet the eligibility criteria of the OUA and U SPORTS.
Value: varies up to a maximum of $4,500
 
 
Bursaries through Student Financial Aid & Scholarship

McMaster provides bursary assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. A bursary is a non-repayable grant, not a loan. Bursary funds are intended to assist with a student's education related costs. To be considered for a bursary, students must be fully registered at the time of application/payment and have submitted a complete bursary application by the published deadline.

For more information, visit: https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/aid-awards/scholarships-and-bursaries/

Scholarships through Financial Aid & Scholarship

The University Senate, acting on behalf of generous benefactors and donors to the University, bestows academic awards on entering, in-course and graduating students to encourage and recognize high levels of scholarship. There are hundreds of scholarships available, some of which are specific to student-athletes. Many of these scholarships go unclaimed due to the lack of applicants.

For more information, visit: http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/scholarshipinfo.html

Entrance Awards through Student Financial Aid & Scholarship

Entrance awards are monetary awards given to incoming students based on academic merit and, in some cases, other forms of earned merit (community involvement, leadership, etc.). 

For more information, visit: https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/entrance-awards/

Work Programs through Student Financial Aid & Scholarship

Work programs provide part-time and full-time on-campus employment opportunities for currently registered students who demonstrate financial need. These programs are designed to provide financial aid to students through provision of on-campus employment. Students must complete an application form and be approved for a work program before accepting an offer of employment.

For more information, visit: https://registrar.mcmaster.ca/aid-awards//work-program/