Application Deadline: August 20, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 McGill University’s McCall MacBain Scholarships. McCall MacBain Scholars, pursue a funded master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University while participating in an interdisciplinary leadership program.
Eligibility Criteria
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
You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program
- A living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms
- A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal
- Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill
Scholars not pursuing an academic term during the summer may apply for up to $5,000 to pursue meaningful summer initiatives.
Eligible Degrees
You can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship in 2025 if you are planning to apply for Summer / Fall 2026 admission to a full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University. The program must consist of 45 credits or more and take place primarily on McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.
Master’s Degrees
MA (Arts), MArch (Architecture), MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning), MBA (Business Administration), MEd (Education), MEng (Engineering), MISt (Information Studies), MM (Management Analytics, Finance, Retail), MMus (Music), MPP (Public Policy), MSc (Science), MScA (Science, Applied), MScAPT (Science, Applied in Physical Therapy), MScAOT (Science, Applied in Occupational Therapy), MSW (Social Work), MUP (Urban Planning), LLM (Law), STM (Sacred Theology).
Graduate certificates, executive master’s programs (EMBA, IMHL, IMPM), PhDs, part-time programs (e.g. GMSCM) and joint degree programs are examples of programs not covered by the McCall MacBain Scholarships. Qualifying-year students may apply at the start of their qualifying year for their upcoming master’s degree at McGill.
Up to 30 McCall MacBain Scholarships and 100 finalist and regional awards will be offered to candidates who distinguish themselves during the interview process.
CANADIAN APPLICANTS
Including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees
- 20 McCall MacBain Scholarships
- 30 Finalist Awards of $10,000
- 30 Regional Awards of $5,000, tenable at any public university in Canada
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Any other citizenship or nationality
- 10 McCall MacBain Scholarships
- 25 Finalist Awards of $20,000
- 15 Regional Awards of $10,000, tenable at any public university in Canada
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the McGill University’s McCall MacBain Scholarships
