Giving
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.
To future students: Try more industries and more possible opportunities. Stay simple and stay naive.
Peilun (Andy) Zeng '22
Read MoreAlumni
I really loved having the opportunity to conduct my own research. I also learned crucial hard and soft skills like data presentation, collaboration, and delegation skills. Not to mention, accomplishing something so time-intensive and collaborative really improved my self-confidence academically.
Haley Hutchinson '20
Read MoreGraduate Students
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
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.
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Weekly Seminar Series: John Bailey Jones
John Bailey Jones, Vice President from the Federal Reserve Bank, will present to our economics graduate students and faculty on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 from 11:30am – 12:30pm (EST) in KTH 334. John is Vice President of Microeconomic Analysis at the Federal Reserve Bank. His research focuses on wealth and income dynamics over the life-cycle. […]