
There are six sections you will need to complete as part of your common application.To start your application, click on the “Application Tab”.You can view a listing of all the aid & awards offered by McMaster and the corresponding application deadlines under the Scholarships tab. Log in to AwardSpring using your MacID and password.Click the “AwardSpring” tile on your homepage.To qualify for the summer work program, students must have demonstrated financial need in the previous fall and/or winter term, which is primarily determined by applying and qualifying for a government student aid program such as OSAP.If it is determined that you demonstrate need, the need score will be recorded on Mosaic and passed to AwardSpring, allowing you to apply for need-based aid. If you are not eligible to apply for Government Student Aid Programs for a valid reason (i.e., a restriction), you will be assessed a need score based on the information provided on your AwardSpring application.All students eligible to apply to OSAP or Government Student Aid Programs are expected to apply before applying for bursary assistance. The work program is for students who have financial need.Information about working with a study permit for international students. International undergraduate students with a valid study permit are eligible to participate in McMaster’s work programs (no work permit required).First-year international students are not eligible for the fall/winter work program, but can apply for the summer after their first year and every year beyond.Domestic students and international undergraduate students:.Summer work program: Undergraduate students that were enrolled in full-time studies in the proceeding fall and/or winter terms and are returning to full-time studies the following year (i.e.Fall/winter work program: All undergraduate and domestic graduate students enrolled in full-time studies during the applicable work terms.

Students are required to apply and/or reapply to the work program each term (Fall, Winter and Spring/Summer).
