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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.
McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026 Overview
Scholarship Name: McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026
Host Country: Canada
Host Institution: McGill University, Montréal, Québec
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
Also Read: Fully Funded Australia Awards Scholarship 2025
 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 & Locations
Master’s & Professional Degrees: Over 150 programs (e.g., MA, MBA, MPP, MSc, BCL/JD, DMD, MDCM) at McGill’s downtown and Macdonald campusesÂ
Not Covered: Executive/part-time/PhD programs and qualifying year only
For other program details, you can visit here: Other Programs
Eligibility CriteriaÂ
Bachelor’s degree by August 2026, or earned within the last five years, or under age 30 if olderÂ
Admission or in-progress application to an eligible McGill program
Full-time enrollment required if selected No citizenship restriction; global eligibility
University endorsement required for current students/recent grads (2023–2025)Â
Applicants may apply up to two times; restrictions apply for previous finalist or awardeesÂ
Scholarship Coverage
Full tuition and fees for duration of program
Living stipend of CAD  $2,300/month during academic terms; summer funding up to CAD  $5,000Â
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
Required Documents
Online application with:
Resume
Transcripts (unofficial)
Two references: one academic, one communityÂ
Short essays (225–300 words)
Up to five McGill program selections and career aspirationsÂ
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.
Also Read: Fully Funded MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan
Application Process
Apply online between June–September 2025
University endorsement submitted by candidate’s institution (where required)
Shortlisting & Regional Interviews (Oct–Nov 2025); invites ~250 candidates worldwideÂ
Final Interviews in Montréal (March 2026); travel costs covered
Scholarship offers announced shortly after final rounds
Enrol at McGill in Summer/Fall 2026
For Complete Regional Interviews Details Please Visit Here: Regional Interviews Details
Application Timeline
Application opens: June 2025
Regional interviews: October–November 2025
Final interviews in Montréal: March 2026
Program begins at McGill: September 2026
Application Deadline
International Applicants: August 20, 2025, 4:00 PM ET
Canada/U.S. Applicants: September 24, 2025, 4:00 PM ET