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MCE Centennial Award

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 certificate and a monetary award.

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

APPLY

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

  • Overcome particularly adverse circumstances in order to attend university;

OR

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

Examples of qualifying activities or circumstances:

  • 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.

  • 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