Experiential Funding & Awards
Careers & Experiential Education offers several different ways to receive funding to complete various experiential learning opportunities
Undergraduate Student Research Awards
Undergraduate Student Research Awards provide wages for students to complete a research project of their choice over the summer term.
Student Experience Fund
The Student Experience Fund provides reimbursement for expenses related to experiential activities focused on skill development, career exploration, community engagement or hands-on learning.
Hamilton Matters Fund
Hamilton Matters Fund provides funding for students to participate in pre-selected learning activities in the City of Hamilton.
Additional Experiential Funding at McMaster:
In addition to the services provided to students within the Faculty of Social Sciences, McMaster also supports students with a variety of experience-based awards and funding opportunities:
Global Experience Award
Open to students pursuing a global work or volunteer experience, the Global Experience Award emphasizes non-traditional cultural experiences.
Travel Awards
Students participating in any global opportunity through McMaster such as research, internship, language study, et cetera.
Exchange-Related Awards
A variety of Exchange-related supports are available, including exchange travel awards, the Exchange Ambassador Award, and more.