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Support innovators, problem solvers, and researchers who uplift and enrich the communities around them.
Give to the Faculty of Social Sciences

Give to the Faculty of Social Sciences
Kelly Worton
Associate Director, Development
The Advancement Team works with alumni, friends and donors to support the faculty, students and researchers. Their work would not be possible without your support.
There are many ways that you can support, including contributions to scholarships, bursaries, awards and more. Giving is easy; donate directly through our online site, or learn more about the many opportunities below.
Your generosity can transform a life.

A Social Sciences degree provides students with excellent transferable skills including critical thinking and analysis, research and evaluation, oral and written communication, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership.
Sabrina Kuipers, BA '15
Read MoreAlumni

What I liked most about the Economic Policy program at McMaster University is how well it prepares you to enter the job market ... the focus is teaching you skills that you will implement in your future career.
Daniel Alleyn, MAEP '22
Read MoreGraduate Students

A lot of people don't end up working in the same subject matter area they studied in school, but those general career skills will help you navigate job changes effectively.
Orezioghene Akporuno, BA '16
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Giving Opportunities

Faculty of Social Sciences Fund
Supporting the Faculty of Social Sciences Fund helps in developing new initiatives and ongoing priorities in the faculty.
The 12 departments at the faculty all have unique needs and goals, but at the forefront of it all, is providing the best education for all members of our community.

Social Sciences Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students who achieve academic success in their field.
Giving towards Social Sciences scholarships ensures that these students are rewarded for their academic merit and progress as well as helps the Faculty support some our best and brightest minds.

Social Sciences Bursary
Helping students reach their academic goals has always been a top priority at McMaster
The Social Science Bursaries help alleviate burdens for students who struggle financially and allows them to focus on their studies and research. Providing the opportunity for students to achieve excellence in their field allows them to contribute to the creation of a Brighter World that we strive for.

School of Social Work Fund
At McMaster, we believe an education that includes career support, training and development has the power to transform lives and, in turn, create communities that are fairer, healthier and more prosperous for all.

Social Sciences Black Student Bursary
The Faculty of Social Sciences is committed to the development of equity, diversity and inclusion.
The Social Sciences Black Student Bursary fund will be open to any students who identify as Black and demonstrate financial need.

Legacy Giving
McMaster University was established through a bequest from Senator McMaster’s estate in 1887.
Legacy giving from countless generous supporters has provided the foundation for McMaster’s incredible success over the years. We would be honoured if you decided to be part of this long-standing tradition.

Faculty of Social Sciences Fund
Supporting the Faculty of Social Sciences Fund helps in developing new initiatives and ongoing priorities in the faculty.
The 12 departments at the faculty all have unique needs and goals, but at the forefront of it all, is providing the best education for all members of our community.

Social Sciences Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded to students who achieve academic success in their field.
Giving towards Social Sciences scholarships ensures that these students are rewarded for their academic merit and progress as well as helps the Faculty support some our best and brightest minds.

Social Sciences Bursary
Helping students reach their academic goals has always been a top priority at McMaster
The Social Science Bursaries help alleviate burdens for students who struggle financially and allows them to focus on their studies and research. Providing the opportunity for students to achieve excellence in their field allows them to contribute to the creation of a Brighter World that we strive for.

School of Social Work Fund
At McMaster, we believe an education that includes career support, training and development has the power to transform lives and, in turn, create communities that are fairer, healthier and more prosperous for all.

Social Sciences Black Student Bursary
The Faculty of Social Sciences is committed to the development of equity, diversity and inclusion.
The Social Sciences Black Student Bursary fund will be open to any students who identify as Black and demonstrate financial need.

Legacy Giving
McMaster University was established through a bequest from Senator McMaster’s estate in 1887.
Legacy giving from countless generous supporters has provided the foundation for McMaster’s incredible success over the years. We would be honoured if you decided to be part of this long-standing tradition.

February 14, 2023
Apply now for our new one-year MA program
The Department of Religious Studies is now accepting applications for our brand new one-year MA program for the Fall 2023 intake. Students can now apply to the brand new one-year Masters program (MRP) in Religious Studies. Offering the option of a one-year MA will allow students to pursue studies within Religious Studies beyond the BA, […]






November 30, 2023
Dr. Gustavo Diaz publishes new paper on survey methods
Researchers often want to know what people think about potentially sensitive issues or attitudes. In a recent paper published in the Journal of Experimental Science, Dr. Gustavo Díaz helps researchers by explaining how they can improve their measurement of sensitive attitudes using a survey approach called a double list experiment. The paper includes an analysis […]






November 29, 2023
Social Sciences in the News: November 2023
The Conversation: ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ turns 30: How the album pays homage to hip-hop’s mythical and martial arts origins, Marcus Evans Toronto.com: ‘Hard to move’: Ontario still turning back the clocks Sunday, Nov. 5, even though it voted to make daylight saving time permanent in 2020, Peter Graefe NPR: Revisiting ‘Enter the Wu-Tang […]




