Investing in continuing education demands both a commitment in time and a financial one. McMaster Continuing Education and its partners have initiatives in place to assist you financially so that you can concentrate on upskilling to advance your professional journey.
Most Continuing Education programs are not eligible for OSAP however some microcredentials have been approved. There are a few other options available if you require assistance in funding your studies:
See below for further details.
Funding assistance is available through the McMaster Association of Part-time Students and McMaster Continuing Education.
Before applying, you must register and pay for your courses on our website. Once completed, you apply for the bursary/award on your online student administration portal, mosaic.mcmaster.ca. You will receive notice 1-2 weeks later about your bursary/award status, and, if approved, you will receive a determined reimbursement.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, go to Scholarships and Bursaries – Office of the Registrar | McMaster University and select the “Bursaries for Part-Time Students” drop-down section.
Please be aware that, as a McMaster Continuing Education student, you are welcome to apply for a MAPS bursary regardless of how many courses you are taking in a given term.
The ionkhihahonnién:ni student bursary is funded by McMaster University to support Indigenous students from Haudenosaunee and Mississauga nations. Funding will be tailored to meet individual needs by addressing funding gaps in tuition costs and cost-of-living expenses such as housing, childcare and transportation. To determine your eligibility for this bursary, please contact indigfas@mcmaster.ca
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