McCall MacBain Scholarships Last Date & Deadlines 2026
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.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for McCall MacBain Scholarships
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.