McCall MacBain Scholarships
About the Program
Comprehensive guide for McCall MacBain Scholarships. Get eligibility details, stipend amounts, and registration instructions here.
Benefits & Financial Support
The McCall MacBain Scholarship provides fully funded master's or second-entry professional undergraduate programs at McGill University. It covers tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the program, a living stipend of $2,300 CAD per month during academic terms, a one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal, and options for summer funding up to $5,000 CAD for meaningful research or impact work. Scholars also benefit from a leadership development program, mentorship, and French language courses. Based on an estimated annual tuition of $25,000 CAD, an 8-month stipend, relocation, and potential summer funding, the approximate annual value is $49,400 CAD, which converts to approximately 3,330,760 INR (using 1 CAD = 67.40 INR).
Inclusions
- **Degree Requirements**: You must meet ONE of the following criteria to be eligible to apply in 2026 for the 2027 cohort: * You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor's degree by August 2027. * You earned your first bachelor's degree in the last five years (January 2021 or later). * You earned your first bachelor's degree more than five years ago, and were 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2026. - **Program of Study**: You must intend to apply for Fall 2027 admission to a full-time master's or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University
Programs with Summer 2027 admission only are also acceptable
The chosen program must consist of 45 credits or more and take place primarily on one of McGill's campuses. - **Academic Standards**: Applicants will need to meet the academic requirements, including GPA, for their desired McGill graduate programs. - **Language Proficiency**: Must be proficient in English. - **Nationality**: Open to citizens of all countries
Two-thirds of the scholarships are for Canadian students, and one-third for international students. - **University Endorsement**: For Canadian applicants, current students and recent graduates (those who graduated in 2024, 2025, or 2026) must be endorsed by their university
Canadian applicants who graduated in 2023 or earlier apply directly without endorsement
International applicants must seek endorsement if they are current students or recent graduates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Masters, Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in Masters, Undergraduate.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
The selection process is highly competitive and seeks individuals demonstrating exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity
It involves an online application, followed by regional interviews for semi-finalists and a final interview weekend in Montreal for finalists
Applicants are evaluated based on their transcripts, resume, short answers, essays focusing on leadership, community engagement, and personal growth, and references.
Renewal Policy
Scholars renew their scholarships annually, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress in their chosen McGill graduate program.
Application Process
- 1**Confirm Eligibility**
Review the detailed eligibility criteria, particularly regarding your bachelor's degree completion date and age, to ensure you qualify for the 2027 cohort.
- 2**Identify McGill Programs**
Research and identify up to five eligible full-time master's or second-entry professional undergraduate programs at McGill University that align with your interests and meet the scholarship's criteria (45+ credits, primarily on campus).
- 3**Secure Referees**
Identify one academic and one community leader who can serve as your referees. Provide their contact information in your application. They will be contacted directly if you are selected for interviews.
- 4**Seek University Endorsement (if applicable)**
If you are a current student or recent graduate requiring university endorsement, initiate this process with your institution well in advance of the scholarship deadline.
- 5**Complete Scholarship Application**
Submit your online McCall MacBain Scholarship application, including your resume, transcripts, short answers, and essays. The international applicant deadline for the 2027 cohort is typically August 19, 2026, and for Canadian/U.S. applicants, it's September 23, 2026.
- 6**Apply to McGill University (Separately)**
After submitting your scholarship application, you MUST apply separately to your intended McGill graduate program(s) by their respective deadlines. If you are selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarship, you will be required to apply to McGill by December 2026 at the latest, even if your chosen program's general deadline is later.
- 7**Attend Regional Interviews**
If shortlisted, you will be invited to regional interviews (online or in-person).
- 8**Attend Final Interviews**
Selected finalists will be invited to Montreal for final interviews in March 2027.
- 9**Enroll**
If awarded, begin your studies at McGill in Summer/Fall 2027.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
23 September 2026
Applications for the 2027 cohort open on June 1, 2026. The application deadline for international applicants (outside the U.S. or Canada) is August 19, 2026. For students and graduates of Canadian and U.S. universities, as well as Canadians abroad, the application deadline is September 23, 2026.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Do I need to be admitted to a McGill program before applying for the McCall MacBain Scholarship?
No, you should apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship first. If you are selected as a finalist, you will then be required to submit a separate application for admission to your chosen McGill graduate program by December 2026, even if the program's general deadline is later.
Q.Is there an age limit for applicants?
Generally, current students and recent graduates of any age are welcome to apply. However, if you earned your first bachelor's degree more than five years ago, you must have been 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2026, to be eligible for the 2027 cohort.
Q.What are the key qualities the scholarship committee looks for?
The scholarship seeks candidates who demonstrate exceptional character, a strong record of community engagement, clear leadership potential, an entrepreneurial spirit, and robust academic strength coupled with intellectual curiosity.
Q.Is a university endorsement required to apply?
It depends on your graduation date and citizenship. For the 2027 cohort, Canadian applicants who are current students or graduated in 2024, 2025, or 2026 need a university endorsement. Canadian applicants who graduated in 2023 or earlier apply directly. All international applicants who are current students or recent graduates must seek university endorsement.
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