McCall MacBain Scholarship
The McCall MacBain Scholarship is an endorsed award, meaning that an applicant must be nominated or endorsed by their university in order to apply. Please see the endorsement application deadlines page because they are often much earlier than the national deadline for the award.
McCall MacBain Scholarship enables students to pursue a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University while connecting with mentors and participating in an intensive leadership development program. McCall MacBain Scholars are asked to bring an openness and commitment to learning from one another. All while studying in one of the world’s greatest multicultural and multilingual cities.
Award: Up to 30 full scholarships will be awarded. The McCall MacBain Scholarship covers tuition and fees for an eligible master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill and provide you with a living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms. There’s a one-time relocation grant to Montreal. Beginner through advanced French courses are offered through McGill
In addition to the 30 full scholarships, up 100 entrance awards will be awarded to top candidates.
- Up to 28 one-time regional entrance awards valued at $5,000 will be available for graduate study at any Canadian public university.
- Up to 30 one-time finalist entrance awards valued at $10,000 will be available for graduate study at McGill University.
Criteria: McCall MacBain Scholars will have a track record of community engagement, informed by a sense of duty, empathy, intellectual curiosity, grit, and a willingness to take risks. They aim to create meaningful and lasting change, while improving the lives of others. The program is looking for:
- exceptional character
- community engagement
- leadership potential,
- entrepreneurial spirit,
- academic strength and intellectual curiosity
Eligibility
- Please see the McCall MacBain website for eligibility requirements.
How to apply for UNC endorsement
- Request two (2) references
- Academic Reference
- Community Reference
- Your recommenders should complete and submit their reference using the following Qualtrics form: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w6nHCwp8WMLRRQ.
- It may be helpful for your references to see the questions in advance, which they can find here: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/reference-questions/
- Apply for UNC Endorsement using the submission form found here: https://unc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a2XjqJcRx7L9Cv4
- Prepare and upload a single PDF that includes (in this order)
- Your CV
- The completed McCall MacBain application downloaded from the online portal
- All relevant transcripts (unofficial or official are fine)
- Prepare and upload a single PDF that includes (in this order)
- *You must also apply directly to McGill for at least one eligible full-time master’s or professional program for Summer/Fall admission. You’ll need to apply by the program deadline or by mid-December at the latest if you are selected for final interviews.*
Institutional Endorsement
All non-Canadians and most Canadian applicants must receive institutional endorsement in order to be able to apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship. See the McCall MacBain website for more details.
