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McCall MacBain Scholarships

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Scholarship Overview

  • The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a graduate scholarship that provides students with mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and a global community that they need to impact the world.
  • This scholarship program gives its recipients tools to develop leadership skills, expand their knowledge and connect with mentors and advisors.

Host School(s)

  • McGill University

Field(s) of Study

  • MA (Arts)
  • MArch (Architecture)
  • MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning)
  • MBA (Business Administration)
  • MEd (Education)
  • MEng (Engineering)
  • MISt (Information Studies)
  • MM (Management)
  • 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)

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Tuition and fees
  • A living stipend of CAD 2000 per month during the academic term

How many scholarships are given?

  • 20 Canadian and 10 international full scholarships
  • 80 entrance awards

Which countries are targeted?

  • Canada
  • International Students

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Meet the minimum degree and language requirements for a master’s program at McGill University.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree or its recognized equivalent, or be on track to complete your bachelor’s degree by August 2023.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

  • You must apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship before you apply for the graduate program, as the scholarship deadline precedes that of graduate admissions.
  • You can list up to five eligible programs of interest on your scholarship application.
  • After you submit your scholarship application, apply to at least one McGill program before the program application deadline.
  • You can also apply for a McGill program latest by December if you are selected for the scholarship final interviews.

Selection Criteria

  • Leadership potential
  • Exceptional character
  • Community engagement
  • Academic strength and intellectual curiosity
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

Closing Date

  • The application deadline is August 25, 2022, at 4:00 PM ET

How do I get more information?

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