The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a comprehensive funding program at McGill University, located in Montreal, Canada. McGill University, recognized as Canada’s top university, holds the 31st spot globally according to QS world rankings. Applications for the fully funded McCall MacBain scholarship for 2024 are now open, welcoming international students, Canadian residents, and U.S. citizens pursuing an Undergraduate and Master’s degree. This presents an exceptional chance to commence your academic journey in Canada with full financial support.

The McCall MacBain Scholarships extend beyond just providing financial aid. This initiative unites a varied cohort of scholars driven by the ambition to lead purposefully showcasing leadership capabilities and a deep-seated desire to effect positive change in the lives of others.

While each scholar will embark on diverse paths tackling various challenges across sectors, they collectively embrace a shared vision of leadership, one rooted in integrity, humility, and service to others, committed to lifelong learning and fostering connections and unafraid to take impactful, courageous leaps forward.

Details About the fully funded McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024

• Host Country: Canada
• University: McGill University
• Degree Level: Undergraduate and Masters
• Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
  • 10 McCall MacBain Scholarships
  • 25 Finalist Awards of $20,000
  • 15 Regional Awards of $10,000, tenable at any public university in Canada
• Who can Apply: All international students
• Deadline: International Students and graduates of universities located in other countries should apply by: August 21, 2024

What the McCall MacBain Scholarship covers

• Tuition and fees covered for the entire standard duration of the master’s or professional program
• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal. For example a travel ticket for applicants from outside Canada.
• Monthly living stipend of $2,000 during academic terms
• One-time relocation grant provided for moving to Montréal
• Opportunity for scholars not engaged in academic terms during the summer to apply for up to $5,000 to pursue valuable summer experiences

Eligibility Criteria for the McCall MacBain Scholarship Program.

As an international applicant, you must Meet the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship.

• Currently pursuing first bachelor’s degree, expected to graduate by August 2025
• Received first bachelor’s degree over five years ago and are 30 years old or younger as of 2024
• You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission

Eligible Masters Degree for the McCall MacBain Scholarship

Eligibility for the McCall MacBain Scholarship in 2024 requires intending to apply for Summer/Fall 2025 admission to a full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University. The program must encompass 45 credits or more and be predominantly situated on McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.

Master’s Degrees

MA (Arts), MArch (Architecture), MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning), MBA (Business Administration), MEd (Education), MEng (Engineering), MISt (Information Studies), MM (Management Analytics, Finance, Retail), MMus (Music), MPP (Public Policy), MSc (Science), MScA (Science, Applied), MScAPT (Science, Applied in Physical Therapy), MScAOT (Science, Applied in Occupational Therapy), MSW (Social Work), MUP (Urban Planning), LLM (Law), STM (Sacred Theology).

Second-Entry Professional Undergraduate Degrees

BCL/JD (Law), DMD (Dentistry), MDCM (Medicine)

Eligibility Criteria for the McGill University Admission

Below are the minimum admissions requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill)
• Supporting documents:
  • University transcripts
  • Letters of reference/recommendation
• Program-specific requirements: Study the admission requirements at McGill University.
• English Language Proficiency Requirements
• Your proof of English language Proficiency is not required if:
  • Your mother tongue (language first learned and still used on a daily basis) is English
  • You have acquired (or about to acquire) an undergraduate degree from Canada or the United States.
  • You have lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the recognized primary language.
  • You have obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction

Application procedure for the McCall MacBain Scholarship

After you apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship, you will need to apply to your intended McGill programs. You will need to apply to McGill by the program’s deadline, or by December at the latest if you are selected for McCall MacBain Scholarship final interviews. Please attend an information session. The application for our 2025 cohort will be available as of June 1, 2024.

Find the link to the official scholarship page HERE.