McCall MacBain Scholarships

The McCall MacBain Scholarships offer an incredible opportunity to pursue a funded master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University while participating in an interdisciplinary leadership development program.

🌟 About McCall MacBain Scholarships

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are more than just financial support. They aim to build a community of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose and make a positive impact in the world. Scholars are selected based on their leadership potential, commitment to service, and academic excellence.

This program provides scholars with:

• Leadership Development: Scholars participate in seminars, workshops, and retreats to enhance their leadership skills.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Each scholar is paired with a mentor, executive coach, and advisors to help them achieve their goals.
• Community Hub: Scholars have access to the McCall MacBain House, a space for collaboration, learning, and well-being.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the 2026 cohort, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Be a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026.
2. Have earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2020 or later).
3. Have earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago and be 30 years or younger as of January 1, 2025.

Additionally, you must meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

What They Are Looking For:

• Exceptional Character: Integrity, empathy, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Community Engagement: A history of working with others to address challenges.
• Leadership Potential: The ability to lead and inspire meaningful change.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Creativity in identifying and solving unmet needs.
• Academic Strength and Intellectual Curiosity: A passion for learning and collaboration.

🎓 Eligible Degrees

You can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship if you plan to enroll in Summer/Fall 2026 for 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.

1. Master’s Degrees

More than 150 fields of study are eligible, including:

• MA (Arts), MArch (Architecture), MBA (Business Administration), MEd (Education), MEng (Engineering), MISt (Information Studies), MM (Management Analytics, Finance, Retail), MMus (Music), MPP (Public Policy), MSc (Science), MSW (Social Work), LLM (Law), and more.

2. Second-Entry Professional Undergraduate Degrees

Eligible programs include:

• BCL/JD (Law), DMD (Dentistry), MDCM (Medicine).

💰 Benefits of McCall MacBain Scholarships

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and fees for the full duration of the program.
• A living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms.
• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal.
• French language courses (beginner to advanced) offered through McGill.

Additional Benefits:

• Scholars not pursuing an academic term during the summer may apply for up to $5,000 to pursue meaningful summer initiatives.
• Up to 30 McCall MacBain Scholarships and 100 finalist and regional awards will be offered.

Awards Breakdown:

For Canadian Applicants:

• 20 McCall MacBain Scholarships
• 30 Finalist Awards of $10,000
• 30 Regional Awards of $5,000 (tenable at any public university in Canada)

For International Applicants:

• 10 McCall MacBain Scholarships
• 25 Finalist Awards of $20,000
• 15 Regional Awards of $10,000 (tenable at any public university in Canada)

🗓️ Application Dates and Process

For Students and Graduates of Universities in Canada and the United States (including Canadians abroad):

• Deadline: September 24, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time

For International Students and Graduates of Universities in Other Countries:

• Deadline: August 20, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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📚 Leadership Development Program

Scholars participate in a range of activities to enhance their leadership skills:

• Annual summer retreats
• Bi-weekly seminars
• Field trips
• Workshops on topics such as:
  • Strategic planning
  • Crisis communication
  • Entrepreneurial leadership
  • Political decision-making
  • Public speaking

🏠 Community Hub

The McCall MacBain House, located at McGill’s downtown campus, serves as a space for scholars to:

• Collaborate and study.
• Attend bi-weekly leadership seminars.
• Participate in supplemental activities like:
  • Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange ("Lunch & Learns").
  • Yoga and meditation.
  • Creative and fun activities.

🌐 Contact and Further Information

For more details, visit the McCall MacBain Scholarships Program Page.

Ready to apply? Start your application here.

This is your chance to join a community of leaders committed to making a difference. Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity!

• 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
• Up to $5,000 for meaningful summer initiatives