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McCall MacBain Scholarships
Graduate admissions requirements overview
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
August 19, 2026
Opened June 1, 2026
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational background
See full eligibility
Overview
McGill University’s graduate admissions page outlines the minimum academic requirements for applicants to graduate study at McGill. It covers degree equivalency, GPA expectations, English proficiency, and a direct-to-PhD route for outstanding applicants with extensive research experience.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time study in an eligible McGill master’s program
- Full-time study in an eligible second-entry professional undergraduate program
- Participation in the interdisciplinary leadership development program
- Summer initiatives, research, or impact work for scholars not enrolled full-time in summer
Documents Needed
- Unofficial university transcripts
- Two reference forms
- One-page resume
- Short answers and essays
- Application waiver and confirmation
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational background
Who is not eligible
- Applicants to graduate certificates
- Applicants to executive master’s programs
- Applicants to PhD programs
- Applicants to part-time programs
- Applicants to joint degree programs
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of study
- Living stipend during academic terms
- One-time relocation support for moving to Montreal
- Summer funding for meaningful initiatives, research, or impact work
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Application fees for McGill admission
- Graduate certificates and executive master’s programs
- PhD programs
- Part-time programs
- Joint degree programs
Eligible geographic areas
- McGill University’s downtown campus
- McGill University’s Macdonald campus
- Canada
- Montreal
Selection criteria
- Exceptional character
- Community engagement
- Leadership potential
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Academic strength and intellectual curiosity
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the scholarship application
- Complete the online application during the application window.
- Answer the short questions and essays.
- Upload your resume and transcripts.
- Step 2: Request references
- Ask for one academic reference and one community reference.
- Send the reference requests through the online application system.
- Make sure both reference forms are completed by the deadline.
- Step 3: Submit the scholarship application
- Review the application carefully.
- Sign the waiver and confirm the application.
- Submit before the deadline.
- Step 4: Apply to McGill programs
- Apply separately to one or more eligible McGill programs.
- Follow the program-specific deadlines.
- If shortlisted as a finalist, complete the McGill application by December if required.
- Step 5: Take part in interviews if invited
- Attend regional interviews if shortlisted.
- Attend final interviews in Montreal if invited.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline.
- Only shortlisted candidates are invited to regional interviews.
- After regional interviews, selected candidates are invited to final interviews in Montreal.
- Final decisions are made after the interview process.
Additional information
- To read the complete graduate admission policies, consult the Programs, Courses and University Regulations guide.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the McCall MacBain Scholarships Program
What is the McCall MacBain Scholarships?
McGill University’s graduate admissions page outlines the minimum academic requirements for applicants to graduate study at McGill. It covers degree equivalency, GPA expectations, English proficiency, and a direct-to-PhD route for outstanding applicants with extensive research experience.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 19, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the McCall MacBain Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the McCall MacBain Scholarships program, you must:
All applicants must meet McGill’s minimum academic requirements
A related bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required
English proficiency may need to be demonstrated before admission
What expenses are eligible under McCall MacBain Scholarships?
Full-time study in an eligible McGill master’s program
Full-time study in an eligible second-entry professional undergraduate program
Participation in the interdisciplinary leadership development program
Summer initiatives, research, or impact work for scholars not enrolled full-time in summer
Who can I contact for more information about the McCall MacBain Scholarships?
You can contact McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill (MMS) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the McCall MacBain Scholarships available?
The McCall MacBain Scholarships program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the McCall MacBain Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
McCall MacBain Scholarships is a Grant and Funding