If you’re thinking about getting a fully funded scholarship for master’s or professional studies, the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University in Canada deserve serious attention.
What Is This Scholarship all about?
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are offered at McGill University in Montreal. They cover full tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend of about CAD 2,300 during school terms. They also pay for your move to the city and offer special workshops, coaching, and mentor support. It's not just about money, it’s also about getting skills and making networks. However, the main focus is on your leadership potential and ability to make a positive impact in society .
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Who Can Apply?You can apply if:
1. You are finishing or have completed your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026,
2. You graduated within the last five years, or
3. You are under 30 as of January 1, 2025 and graduated earlier .
You also need to be admitted (or plan to be admitted) to an eligible full-time master’s or professional program at McGill, with at least 45 credits. This includes programs like MBA, MEng, MSc, MPP, LLM, MD, JD, and others .
In total, they select around 30 full scholars and also award one-time entrance scholarships of CAD 5,000 or CAD 10,000 to finalists or regional candidates .
What Do They Look For?
They don’t just check your grades. They want people who:
- Show strength of character and honesty,
- Have led or helped their communities,
- Are willing to try new things and learn from risk,
- Have good academic background and curiosity,
- And can think beyond themselves .
In other words, they look for people ready to lead and help others.
Benefit
Here's exactly what you get:
- Full tuition and fees for your McGill program.
- Monthly living stipend (approx. CAD 2,300) during study periods.
- A one-time relocation grant.
- Access to extra support: mentors, training, and workshops .
- Finalists may also get a CAD 10,000 finalist award, and regional candidates may receive CAD 5,000 just for applying well and showing potential .
How to Prepare Your Application
The steps are simple but need thought and planning:
1. Apply before the deadline—for international students, it typically closes around August 20, 2025, with invites to interviews sent between October and December. Final interviews happen early in 2026. You should already have applied (or be in the process) to your chosen graduate program at McGill by then .
2. Get university endorsement if you are a current student or recent graduate—that means your school must recommend you before your application moves forward .
3. Write strong essays—they ask about your goals, leadership experience, and how you plan to serve your community.
4. Submit recommendation letters—ideally from people who know your character, drive, and community work.
FAQs from Reddit show that applicants with modest GPA (like ~3.0/4.0) have still succeeded, as long as they highlight their community work and personal experiences .
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