January 12, 2027

The Gwen George Graduate Bursary

Direct application

$1,800

Eligibility

School
McMaster University
Field of study
Liberal Arts General
Level of study
Graduate
Financial
Financial need

About this scholarship

Graduate students at McMaster University who demonstrate financial need may apply for The Gwen George Graduate Bursary. Preference is given to second-year master's students in any graduate programme leading to a Ph.D. in the Faculties of Humanities or Social Sciences. Demonstrated leadership and service to McMaster and/or the Hamilton-Wentworth and surrounding communities will be a consideration.

The bursary is $1,800. It is awarded by the School of Graduate Studies. Apply through McMaster AwardSpring when the competition is open.

Established in 1997 in memory of Gwen George by her family and friends under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund.

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