McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 — Canada/US Applicant Round

Overview

Canada's flagship leadership-driven graduate scholarship at McGill University. Note: the deadline for international applicants (all other countries) was 19 August 2026 and has already passed for this cohort. This later deadline applies specifically to students and graduates of Canadian or US universities, and to Canadians studying abroad.

About McCall MacBain Scholarships, McGill University

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is Canada's largest and most prominent merit-based graduate scholarship, funding a master's or professional degree at McGill University alongside a structured leadership development programme. It was established through a major gift from John and Marcy McCall MacBain and is explicitly modeled on scholarships like the Rhodes, selecting scholars for leadership potential and character alongside academic record.

Coverage & Financial Benefits

• Full tuition and fees for the normal programme duration
• Living stipend of CAD 2,300/month during academic terms
• One-time relocation grant to Montréal
• French language courses included

Requirements & Eligibility

• Student or graduate of a Canadian or US university, or a Canadian citizen studying abroad
• On track for, or holding, a first bachelor's degree per the programme's eligibility windows
• Must separately meet McGill's graduate admission requirements

Required Documents

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for admission to a McGill University graduate or professional programme, since McCall MacBain Scholars must also be independently admissible to McGill.
2. 2Complete the separate McCall MacBain Scholarship application, including its specific essays and reference requirements, by the programme's own deadline.
3. 3If shortlisted, take part in the programme's Selection Weekend, which includes group and individual interview components held in Montreal.