McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill

The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-driven scholarships for master’s and professional degree studies. This scholarship program is designed to bring together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose and have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to positively impact other people’s lives.

Overview

• Announcement: The scholarships were announced in February 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, through a landmark gift of $200 million.
• Significance: It was the single largest gift in Canadian history at the time.
• Inspiration: The scholarships are inspired by other top scholarship programs worldwide, such as the Rhodes Scholarships in Oxford, the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships in Cape Town, and the Kupe Scholarships in New Zealand.

Scholarship Benefits

• Full Graduate Scholarship: Covers tuition, fees, and a living stipend.
• Mentorship: Scholars receive guidance from experienced mentors.
• Interdisciplinary Learning: Opportunities to engage in learning across various disciplines.
• Global Community: Access to a network of scholars from around the world.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Current Students: On track to earn their first bachelor’s degree by August 2025.
2. Recent Graduates: Earned their first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2019 or later).
3. Older Graduates: Earned their first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago and are 30 years or younger in 2024.

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

Application Process

Interested applicants can learn more about the scholarship and apply through the official website: McCall MacBain Scholars.

The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill are situated on land that has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: Please check the official website for specific application deadlines and further details.

For more information, please visit the official McCall MacBain Scholars website.