Fully Funded McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026

McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026, launched in 2019 following a historic $200 million endowment from John and Marcy McCall MacBain, provides outstanding students and recent graduates the opportunity to pursue fully funded master’s or second-entry professional degrees at McGill University in Montréal. It fosters leadership, community engagement, and academic excellence.

Overview of Fully Funded McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026

• Scholarship Name: McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: Canada

• Host Institution: McGill University, Montréal, Québec (McGill’s Downtown and Macdonald Campuses)

• Degree Levels: Master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate (e.g. BCL/JD, DMD, MDCM)

• Number of Awards:

  • Up to 30 scholars (20 Canadian + 10 international)

  • Around 100 Finalist & Regional Awards

Selection Criteria

To get the McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026 McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026, you should have:

• Strong character and honesty

• Involvement in your community

• Leadership skills or potential

• A curious and open mind

• Good academic performance

Eligible Programs

• Master’s & Professional Degrees: Over 150 programs (e.g., MA, MBA, MPP, MSc, BCL/JD, DMD, MDCM) at McGill’s downtown and Macdonald campuses 

• Not Covered: Executive/part-time/PhD programs and qualifying year only

For other program details, you can visit here: Other Programs

Scholarship Coverage

• Full tuition and fees for the duration of the program

• Living stipend of CAD  $2,300/month during academic terms; summer funding up to CAD  $5,000 

• One-time relocation grant to Montréal

• Leadership development curriculum, coaching, mentorship, workshops, and network access

Finalist & Regional Awards (if not selected as scholar):

• Finalist Award: CAD  $10,000 (Canadian) / CAD  $20,000 (International) for use at McGill

• Regional Award: CAD  $5,000 (Canadian) / CAD  $10,000 (International) usable at any Canadian public

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree by August 2026, or earned within the last five years, or under age 30 if older 

• Admission or in-progress application to an eligible McGill program

• Full-time enrollment is required if selected and NO citizenship restriction

• University endorsement required for current students/recent grads (2023–2025) 

• Applicants may apply up to two times; restrictions apply for previous finalists or awardees

Required Documents

• Online application with:

  • Resume

  • Transcripts (unofficial)

  • Two references: one academic, one community 

  • Short essays (225–300 words)

  • Up to five McGill program selections and career aspirations 

• It is not necessary to submit standardized test scores as part of the McCall MacBain Scholarship application. If you already have a strong test score, you may include it to help demonstrate your academic qualifications.

  You may need to submit your score to McGill University at a later date as part of your program application. Ensure you know your intended program’s admission requirements, and contact the relevant McGill program for specific questions.

Application Process

• Apply online between June–September 2025

• University endorsement submitted by the candidate’s institution (where required)

• Shortlisting & Regional Interviews (Oct–Nov 2025); invites ~250 candidates worldwide 

• Final Interviews in Montréal (March 2026); travel costs covered

• Scholarship offers are announced shortly after the final rounds

• Enrol at McGill in Summer/Fall 2026

For Complete Regional Interviews Details, Please Visit Here: Regional Interviews Details

Timeline

Application opens: June 2025

Regional interviews: October–November 2025

Final interviews in Montréal: March 2026

Program begins at McGill: September 2026