The MCE Centennial Award recognizes the outstanding personal effort of a student enrolled in at McMaster University Continuing Education who applies for the award and best meets the qualifications listed below. The award includes a commemorative trophy and a cash award of $1,000.

Members of the MAPS Board of Directors, salaried and hourly staff are not eligible for this award.

You may apply for this award if you have:

• • Completed 4 certificate courses from any of the MCE programs
  • A “B” average based on last four courses completed;

                                                                       AND

1. • Overcome particularly adverse circumstances in order to attend university;

OR

1. • Demonstrated outstanding achievement or commitment in activities distinct from university studies.

Examples of qualifying activities or circumstances:

1. • Significant voluntary community involvement;
   • Significant university committee or student association involvement;
   • Significant health problems

Examples of activities or circumstances that would NOT, on their own, qualify. 

1. • Returning to school after many years away
   • Working full-time while attending school
   • Homemaking / raising children

However, any of these non-qualifying circumstances would be considered in the context of the overall application (as part of the normal activities that all part-time students manage).

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS AWARD, YOU MUST:

Complete this application form and attach the following:

• A cover letter outlining how you either
  • Overcame particularly adverse circumstances in order to attend university; or,
  • Demonstrated outstanding achievement or commitment in activities distinct from university studies.
• A current curriculum vitae
• A current transcript
• ONE (1)  letter of non-academic reference supporting your application

Nominations may be submitted in person, email (maps@mcmaster.ca) or by Canada Post, but must be received before the deadline.

DEADLINE: October 15