Overview

The McCall and MacBall scholarship covers tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program, a living stipend of $24,000 per year during academic terms, and a relocation grant for moving to Montréal.

Every scholar is matched with a supportive and experienced mentor, a professional coach, and advisors. In addition to developing your leadership skills, you’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge and feed your curiosity. 

Applications are now open for the first global cohort. Up to 20 Canadians (citizens, permanent residents, and refugees) and 10 international candidates will be chosen as McCall MacBain Scholars for September 2023 admission.

As a McCall MacBain Scholarship applicant, you are eligible for additional awards. Close to 80 finalist and regional awards will be offered to candidates who distinguish themselves during the interview process

Eligibility

To be considered for the McCall and MacBain Scholarships, you must satisfy the following:

You can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship in 2022 if you are planning to apply for Fall 2023 admission to a full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University. 

Programs with Summer 2023 admission only are also acceptable. 

The program must consist of 45 credits or more and take place primarily on McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.

Applicants must meet the minimum degree and language requirement for McGill master’s program admission.

You must have a bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent, or be on track to complete it by August 2023.

Benefits

As a McCall MacBain Scholar, you’ll be able to pursue a fully funded master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University.

The scholarship covers tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program, a living stipend of $2,000 CAD per month during academic terms, and a relocation grant for moving to Montréal.

As a McCall MacBain Scholarship applicant, you are eligible for additional awards. All other applicants, including U.S. applicants, are eligible for 20 International Finalist Awards ($20,000)

As part of a cohort of scholars from different fields, you’ll participate in an intensive leadership development curriculum, including seminars with case studies, to help you better tackle complex challenges and deepen your impact.

Every scholar is matched with a supportive and experienced mentor, a professional coach, and advisors. 

In addition to developing your leadership skills, you’ll have opportunities to expand your knowledge and feed your curiosity.

Method of Application

You must apply separately and be admitted to an eligible graduate program at McGill University. You should review your desired program’s admission requirements, including but not limited to GPA, well in advance.

• Regional Interviews: October 5 – November 8, 2022

• Final Interviews: March 8-12, 2023

• Classes Begin: September 2023

To apply: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/scholarships/

Deadline: August 25th, 2022

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