Undergraduate Academic Awards
For students registered in Kinesiology, a wide selection of awards for academic excellence are available. We also have a generous awards program available to all students with high academic standing. Please consult the In-Course Award section of the McMaster Undergraduate Calendar for further information or use AwardSpring on Mosaic. With AwardSpring, you can complete one common app that matches you with all the aid & award opportunities you’re eligible for. It also tracks the completion of any additional requirements on a user-friendly dashboard.
Below is a list of the In-Course Awards available to Kinesiology students via application through AwardSpring:
Expandable List
Apply by: April 29
Award: $4,500.00
Overview
Established in 1998 by William F. Campbell of Ottawa, Ontario in memory of his wife Betty Taylor Campbell, a 1937 McMaster graduate, an Olympic medallist in 1936 and 1990 inductee into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
Requirements: To be awarded to a student who has completed Level 1 in a program in Kinesiology and who, in the judgment of the Department of Kinesiology, demonstrates academic excellence and outstanding athletic ability. The award is renewable for up to three years provided the recipient maintains a Grade Point Average of 8.0.
The recipient of this award is eligible to receive the corresponding donor bursary if financial need is demonstrated.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be academic level 1.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate.
- This award is specific to students in the Science Honours Kinesiology program.
- This award is specific to students in the Faculty of Science.
- This award is specific to students in a Kinesiology plan.
- This award is not second degree eligible.
- Applicant must have read, understood, and agreed to the Student Declaration.
- Applicant must be enrolled.
- Applicant must be a current student.
- Applicant must have a minimum 8.0 cumulative GPA.
- Applicant must have a minimum 18 graded units.
Apply by: April 29
Award: $100.00
Overview
Established in 1982.
Requirements: Two prizes to be awarded to graduating students who, in the judgment of the Department of Kinesiology, have submitted an outstanding paper or project.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be academic level 3 or above.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate.
- This award is specific to students in the Faculty of Science.
- This award is specific to Kinesiology students.
- This award is not second degree eligible.
- Applicant must have read, understood, and agreed to the Student Declaration.
- Applicant must be enrolled.
- Applicant must be a current student.
- Applicant must be eligible for graduand awards.
- Applicant must be enrolled in an Bachelors, Bachelors Co-op, Honours, Honours Internship, or Honours Co-op program.
- Applicant must have a minimum 8.0 cumulative GPA.
- Applicant must have a minimum 60 graded units.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 3 sessional graded units.
Apply by: April 29
Award: $500.00
Overview
Established in 2001 in loving memory of Kinesiology student Nancy Car. Requirements: To be awarded to a student entering Level 4 of Kinesiology who, in the judgment of the Faculty of Science, has attained notable academic standing and demonstrated leadership at McMaster University or in the community.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be academic level 3.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate.
- Applicant must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Co-op, Honours, or Honours Co-op program.
- This award is specific to students in the Kinesiology program.
- This award is not second degree eligible.
- Applicant must have read, understood, and agreed to the Student Declaration.
- Applicant must be enrolled.
- Applicant must be a current student.
- Applicant must have a minimum 18 graded units.
- Applicants must have a minimum 9.5 sessional average.
- Applicant must be eligible for in-course awards (Graduating students are not eligible).
Apply by: April 29
Award: $1,200.00
Overview
Established in 1985 by the alumni, faculty and staff of the School of Physical Education and Athletics as a tribute to Professor Rose Hill, long-time teacher, coach and administrator in the School.
Requirements: Two scholarships to be awarded to students who have completed at least Level 2 in a Kinesiology program and who, in the judgment of the Department of Kinesiology, best demonstrate the philosophy of physical education espoused by Professor Hill throughout her career, namely, excellence in scholarship and leadership and participation in sport, dance or fitness.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be minimum academic level 2.
- Applicant must be an undergraduate.
- Applicant must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Co-op, Honours, or Honours Co-op program.
- This award is specific to students in the Faculty of Science.
- This award is specific to students in a Kinesiology program.
- This award is not second degree eligible.
- Applicant must have read, understood, and agreed to the Student Declaration.
- Applicant must be enrolled.
- Applicant must be a current student.
- Applicant must have a minimum of 18 sessional graded units.
- Applicants must have a minimum 9.5 sessional average.
- Applicant must be eligible for in-course awards (Graduating students are not eligible).
Department of Kinesiology – Undergraduate Research Awards
Applications for the Summer 2026 NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (USRA) and Kinesiology Research Awards (KRA) are now open. APPLY HERE
Pre-Application Checklist
- Reach out to a research supervisor whose work aligns with your interests: https://kinesiology.mcmaster.ca/people/faculty/
- Complete this online application form
- Complete and upload the “Project and Supervisor Form”
- Upload your unofficial transcript (PDF, including grade legend)
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Award (USRA)
To be eligible for the NSERC USRA, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada or a Protected Person under subsection 95(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), as of the deadline date for applications at the institution
- Be registered, as of the deadline date for applications at McMaster, in a bachelor’s degree program at McMaster University
- Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 9.0
- Not be currently enrolled in an undergraduate professional degree program in the health sciences (e.g., MD, DDS, BScN)
- Not be currently registered or have been previously registered in a graduate program in the same field of study
- Not have completed all your degree requirements
Additional NSERC rules:
- You may hold one USRA per year (April 1–March 31)
- You may hold a maximum of three USRAs during your UG career
- Co-op placements are permitted during a USRA
Kinesiology Research Award (KRA)
To be eligible for the Kinesiology Research Award, you must:
- Be a current full-time Honours Kinesiology student
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 7.0 (B?)
- Have a Kinesiology faculty member agree to supervise your research project for the award term
- Have completed all Level 1 course requirements
- Have been registered in at least one of the two academic terms immediately before holding the award
- Not be graduating in Spring 2026
Award Details
- Awards are 14–16 weeks, during which the student is considered a full-time employee working in research.
- Base award $6,000
- Minimum supervisor contribution
- 14 weeks: $2,624
- 15 weeks: $3,240
- 16 weeks: $3,856
Note: If selected for a NSERC USRA, the department will contact you to complete NSERC Form 202 — Part I (student) and your supervisor will complete Part II in the NSERC online system. Do not complete Form 202 unless notified.
Kinesiology Program Awards
Students registered in the Kinesiology Program are also eligible for a number of program-based awards. If you have any questions about the awards and the terms of reference listed below, please email kinug@mcmaster.ca.
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