Renaissance Award Now Open | Jan 12

There is no one path to leadership, and no one discipline that guarantees success and meaning. The Renaissance Award is designed to give you a chance to explore and lead a four to 12-month project that you propose, and that is outside of your degree program. The award emphasizes experiential learning and creates transformative experiences for students from all faculties and programs, including undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It’s a chance for you to work on a project that matters to you.

Important details:

• Applications are now open on AwardSpring.
• Deadline to apply: Jan 12
• Event date: Sept 26
• Lead a four to 12-month project of your choosing.
• Receive up to $25K each year, depending on the project budget.
• Students in financial need may build a wage into their budget to help compensate for time spent on the project.
• Individuals and teams of two are welcome to apply.

Eligibility:

• Have completed the first year of your program
• Be a current full-time undergraduate, graduate or School of Medicine student
• Have a cumulative GPA of 10 or more
• Want to engage in a four to 12- month, self-directed enrichment experience outside your chosen program

You can receive support for your award application through the Student Success Centre: Writing and Academic Skills. Book to meet with a writing advisor on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Academic Skills > Writing Support. If you have a question, please email skills@mcmaster.ca