Closing date: August 20, 2025
Student type: Domestic and International students are eligible for this scholarship program.
Level of study: master’s
Study area: Any
Scholarship value:
- Full tuition and fees for the duration of the graduate program.
- A living stipend of $2,000 CAD per month.
- Leadership development programs, including mentorship, networking, and experiential learning opportunities.
- Additional funding for summer internships or community initiatives.
Description: The McCall MacBain Scholarships are prestigious, comprehensive awards designed to support outstanding students pursuing graduate studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Established in 2019 through a historic $200 million CAD gift by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, the program aims to cultivate future leaders by providing financial support, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.The McCall MacBain Scholarships bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for our 2026 cohort, you will need to meet ONE of the following criteria:
- You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2020 or later)
- You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and were 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2025
- The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
- A band score of IELTS 6.5 or greater (Academic module).
How to apply: apply online
More info: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/funding/external/mccall-macbain-scholarship