OpenFieldMcMaster International Excellence Graduate Awards & Provost's Scholarships
McMaster's premier international doctoral funding scheme, awarding guaranteed living stipends and tuition waivers to high-achieving international researchers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-class academic standing (A- / 80%+ average) in previous university degree programs.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 6.5 in all bands or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for applicants with international credentials.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated research excellence through publications, conference papers, or Master's thesis.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters submitted via the graduate portal.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Annual stipend of CAD $24,000 to $30,000/year plus full international tuition fee differential waiver for up to four years of doctoral study
- Application fee
- CAD $110 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition differential covered for award recipients.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Departmental graduate awards nomination deadline for Fall admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official McMaster University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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