Drs. Jolie Ringash & Glen Bandiera Renaissance Award at McMaster University 2026

The Drs. Jolie Ringash and Glen Bandiera Renaissance Award gives McMaster students a chance to participate in a self-directed enrichment experience. If you’re looking to broaden your learning with new experiences, this is the award for you!

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 12, 2026
• Value$25,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorMcMaster University
• City to studyHamilton
• School to studyMcMaster University

Benefits

The Renaissance Award will fully fund your project up to a maximum of $25,000.

Requirements

• Students from all faculties/programs.
• Undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
• You can apply as an individual or as a two-person team.
• Visit AwardSpring for a full list of eligibility criteria.

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

The application for the Renaissance Award includes multiple steps which can be found on AwardSpring. When you initially apply in AwardSpring you should have a strong idea of the outline and purpose of your project.

The first step is find and apply for the Renaissance Award in AwardSpring.

• Access AwardSpring through the tile on your Mosaic homepage and complete the common application.
• Find the Renaissance Award under the “Follow-Up” tab on your Dashboard.

For more details, visit McMaster University Renaissance Award webpage