Marjorie Anderson Financial Award for Indigenous Students at McMaster University 2025

The award was established in 2017 in honour of Marjorie Anderson (Class of ’35) of the Six Nations of the Grand River territory, who was the first Indigenous woman to graduate from McMaster.

Eligibility for the Marjorie Anderson Financial Award:

• Applicants must self-identify as Inuit or as Status/Non-status First Nations from the Six Nations of the Grand River or the Mississauga of the New Credit.
• Applicants must be entering McMaster at any level of an undergraduate program. Not open to second-degree students.

Selection Criteria:

• Must have a minimum admission average of at least 75%.
• Must demonstrate financial need.

Value of the Award:

Successful candidates will receive an amount of $80,000 ($20,000 per year).

Application includes:

• An essay (1–2 pages) describing the influence of your Indigenous heritage on:
  • Volunteer activities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • University program choice
  • Career path
  • Other community involvement.
• A reference letter from a non-family member.

Application process:

Eligible students must apply through AwardSpring.