Apply now for tuition and bursary benefits
Are you interested in taking advantage of your professional growth and development? Did you know that eligible McMaster employees can receive a tuition benefit for themselves or their spouse/dependants?
The Tuition Assistance and Bursary Benefits program supports lifelong learning and academic wellness for McMaster employees, retirees and their families. Applications are now open for the 2022/2023 academic year (e.g., courses completed between September 2022 and August 2023). Learn more about the benefit programs below.
McMaster employees can apply for Tuition Assistance and spouses/dependants are eligible for the Tuition Bursary. Both programs provide the opportunity for participants to enroll in academic courses at McMaster or other approved post-secondary institutions.
Make sure to read through the application instructions on the Tuition Assistance and Bursary Benefit webpage, which includes step-by-step instructions and details about application timelines.
Tuition Assistance Program
The Tuition Assistance benefit is intended for active employees and offers reimbursement of up to $3,573.18 for academic courses taken in a given academic year.
See below an overview of program types. For complete information about eligibility and instructions of how to apply, visit the Tuition Assistance and Bursary Benefit webpage.
| Program Type | Application Process |
| McMaster University undergraduate and graduate degree credit courses | Submit an online application at any time until July 23, 2023 through the AwardSpring tile in Mosaic. Applications are separated by Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer terms. |
| McMaster University and McMaster Continuing Education academic certificate or diploma courses | Complete and submit this employee tuition assistance application at any time within the academic year of the course taken |
| McMaster Continuing Education Professional Development Essentials courses (now eligible as a microcredential) | If it is your first time enrolling, complete and submit this employee tuition assistance application to confirm eligibility |
| Non-McMaster University undergraduate and graduate degree credit courses, and diploma and certificate courses | Complete and submit this employee tuition assistance application at any time within the academic year of the course taken |
Tuition Bursary Program
The Tuition Bursary benefit is available for dependents and spouses of eligible employees to receive reimbursement for academic courses. For complete information about eligibility and instructions on how to apply, please visit the Tuition Assistance and Bursary Benefit webpage.
| Program Type | Application Process |
| McMaster University undergraduate and graduate degree credit courses (with the maximum benefit amount being $2,325.00 per academic term). | Student to submit online application at any time until July 23, 2023 through the AwardSpring tile in Mosaic. Applications are separated by Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer terms. |
| Members of MUFA, TMG and SAL are also eligible for a Bursary Benefit for dependants and spouses to receive an annual reimbursement for academic courses from accredited Canadian and international universities and colleges (NEW for 2023). | The employee must apply annually on behalf of their spouse/dependant using the External Tuition Bursary tile in Mosaic. There are two forms that are required to complete the application. Part 1 of the application opens November 1 for the 2022/2023 academic year and is due by July 31, 2023. |
For any other questions about these programs, please contact Human Resources Services at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR(47) or hr.mcmaster@mcmaster.ca.
