The McCall MacBain Scholarship offers full support for your master’s or professional studies.
Apply starting June 1, 2024, for the 2025 group. If you’re a student or graduate from a Canadian or U.S. university, or a Canadian living abroad, apply by September 25.
This article guides you through the nitty gritty of coming out successful in the long run, let’s begin.
Other applicants must apply by August 21.
Who They Want to Meet
Applications for the 2024 group are closed, but they’re offering up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards for Summer/Fall 2024 admission.
They’ll announce scholarship finalists and regional award recipients in February.
To learn about applying for 2025, attend an info session or sign up for an email reminder.
What They’re Looking For:
- Exceptional Character: excellence, hard work, service. Also, embody honesty, empathy, and a willingness to take risks.
- Community Engagement: Do you enjoy working with others to tackle community challenges? Do you have diverse interests outside of the classroom?
- Leadership Potential: Are you ready to lead others toward positive change? Do you support and develop the potential of those you lead?
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Can you identify needs and inspire others to find creative solutions? Are you unafraid to try new approaches?
- Academic Strength and Curiosity: Are you deeply curious about people, ideas, and the world? Do you embrace different perspectives and have a clear plan for your future?
Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for the 2025 group, you must meet one of these criteria:
- You’re currently pursuing your first bachelor’s degree and will graduate by August 2025.
- You obtained your first bachelor’s degree within the past five years (from January 2019 onwards).
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago and are 30 or younger in 2024.
- You also need to meet McGill’s minimum degree and language requirements for master’s program admission.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
The McCall MacBain Scholarship includes:
- You’ll pay for your master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill.
- You’ll also get $2,000 CAD each month to cover living costs during the school term.
- A one-time relocation grant.
- Options for summer funding.
- Participation in a leadership development program.
- Connecting with mentors and advisors.
- Attending a variety of workshops and talks.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible in 2024, you need to meet one of these criteria:
- You’re currently a student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2025.
- You finished your first bachelor’s degree in the past five years, from January 2019 onwards.
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and you’re 30 years old or younger at any point in 2024.
You also need to meet McGill’s minimum degree and language requirements for master’s program admission.
If you have questions about these requirements, you can contact McGill Graduate Admissions.