McCall MacBain International Fellowships
Fully funded scholarship for outstanding students worldwide to pursue master's or professional programs at McGill University (Montréal), with leadership development, mentoring, and a monthly stipend.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
International / Canada
Funding
Full tuition and fees for the normal duration of the master's or professional program; monthly living stipend (~$2,000 CAD/month); relocation grant for moving to Montréal; leadership development, mentors and coaches, and community activities.
Eligible applicants
Completing or holding a bachelor's degree (within 5 years, or under 30); no citizenship requirement; must apply to and be admitted to an eligible McGill programme
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Overview
McCall MacBain International Fellowships is offered by McGill University / McCall MacBain Foundation for Undergraduate study in International / Canada. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- AgeGraduated within the last 5 years, OR under 30 years old at the start of the McGill program
- University admissionMust be applying to or admitted to an eligible McGill University master's or professional program (apply to McGill separately by December)
- McCall MacBain online scholarship applicationRequired
- Institutional endorsement (current students/recent graduates)Required
- Academic transcriptsRequired
- Personal essays (leadership, impact, goals)Required
- McGill University admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and fees
Included
Monthly living stipend (~$2,000 CAD/month)
Included
Relocation grant to Montréal
Included
Leadership development and mentorship program
Included
Full tuition and fees for the normal duration of the master's or professional program; monthly living stipend (~$2,000 CAD/month); relocation grant for moving to Montréal; leadership development, mentors and coaches, and community activities. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible McGill undergraduates.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must have earned or be on track to earn a bachelor's degree before the start of the McGill program; graduation less than 5 years ago, or age under 30 at program start
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Demonstrated leadership, community impact, and potential for positive change
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Completing or holding a bachelor's degree (within 5 years, or under 30); no citizenship requirement; must apply to and be admitted to an eligible McGill programme. McGill University / McCall MacBain Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Completing or holding a bachelor's degree (within 5 years, or under 30); no citizenship requirement; must apply to and be admitted to an eligible McGill programme
Study route
- Undergraduate study in International / Canada
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Completing or holding a bachelor's degree (within 5 years, or under 30); no citizenship requirement; must apply to and be admitted to an eligible McGill programme. McGill University / McCall MacBain Foundation also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Obtain institutional endorsement if currently enrolled at a university
- 2
Apply to the scholarship at mccallmacbainscholars.org by the September national deadline
- 3
Apply separately to an eligible McGill master's or professional programme (deadline ~December)
- 4
If selected as a finalist, attend a selection weekend in Montréal
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 cohort: national deadline September 23, 2026 (just closed). 2028 cohort applications expected June 2027. Check mccallmacbainscholars.org for the next call.
The listed deadline is September 23, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
McGill University / McCall MacBain Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is September 23, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.