APPLICATIONS CLOSED · SUMMER/FALL 2027 COHORT
McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027: Full Funding at McGill
The McCall MacBain Scholarships fund eligible full-time master’s or second-entry professional study at McGill University in Montréal, Canada, with full normal-duration tuition and fees, a CAD $2,300 monthly living stipend during academic terms, and a relocation grant. Applications for the Summer/Fall 2027 cohort are closed. The international-university route closed on 19 August 2026, and the Canada/US-university route plus Canadians abroad closed on 23 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Application Status — Official PortalOfficial Scholarship Page
Key Details
HostMcGill University / McCall MacBain Scholarships
LocationMontréal, Québec, Canada
LevelEligible full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate programs
2027 intakeSummer or Fall 2027
FundingTuition and fees; CAD $2,300/month in academic terms; relocation grant
DurationFull normal duration of the eligible program
Scholarship application feeNot listed; separate McGill program fee is not covered
2027 application statusClosed — final route deadline was 23 Sep 2026, 4 p.m. EDT
2027 application status: both scholarship application routes are closed. The international-university route closed on 19 August 2026, followed by the Canada/US-university route and Canadians abroad on 23 September 2026. Existing applicants should use the official status portal for updates.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of an eligible degree.
- CAD $2,300 per month for living costs during academic terms.
- A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal; the amount is not listed.
- Leadership development, mentorship, coaching and a scholar community.
- Scholars not enrolled for an academic summer term may apply for up to CAD $5,000 for meaningful summer initiatives; it is not automatic funding.
Finalists who are not selected for the full award may be eligible for a separate finalist award, while strong regional interviewees may be eligible for a regional award. These are not guaranteed parts of the full scholarship.
2027 Eligibility: Who Could Apply?
For the 2027 cycle, the September route applied to students and graduates of universities in Canada and the United States, and Canadians abroad. The official call did not state a blanket nationality ban for people studying at Canadian or US universities; endorsement instructions differed for Canadian and international applicants. The application period is now closed.
You must satisfy one degree-timing condition: (1) be on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2027; (2) have earned it in January 2021 or later; or (3) if it was earned earlier, have been 30 or younger on 1 January 2026. You must meet your chosen McGill program’s degree and language requirements.
Choose a full-time McGill master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program starting Summer/Fall 2027, with at least 45 credits and primarily at the downtown or Macdonald campus. Check the official eligible-degrees list; not every McGill program qualifies. International applicants may need university endorsement, including certain current students and recent graduates. Follow the application’s institution-specific instructions.
Required Documents and English-Test Rules
- Online scholarship application with academic, community, leadership and program-interest responses and short essays.
- One-page PDF résumé, without a photograph.
- PDF university transcripts (official or unofficial). Add a translation for any transcript not in English or French.
- One academic reference and one community reference, submitted through separate online forms by your referees before the scholarship deadline. Certain professional-program applicants may use a professional reference in place of an academic reference.
- University endorsement where applicable; the portal will provide instructions.
English tests: IELTS or another proof is not required at the scholarship submission stage. If McGill requires English-proficiency evidence for your chosen program, you must provide it to McGill with that separate application. The applicable test, scores and exemptions depend on McGill’s official requirements; do not interpret this as a blanket “no IELTS” scholarship.
Fees: The official scholarship pages do not list a scholarship application fee. McGill’s separate program application fee is not covered by the scholarship; check the chosen program for its amount.
How the 2027 Application Worked
- Confirm the correct September deadline on the official 2027 application page and review eligible degree rules.
- Create your account at the direct official scholarship portal and check personalized endorsement instructions immediately.
- Invite both referees through the portal early. Their online forms must arrive by the same 23 September deadline.
- Complete your essays and responses; upload the one-page PDF résumé and university transcripts, with translations if necessary.
- Submit the scholarship application by 23 September 2026, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).
- Apply separately to eligible McGill programs by their own deadlines. Finalists must apply to McGill by December even if a program deadline is later.
Important Dates and Application Status
| Event | Official timing |
|---|---|
| Broader international-university deadline | 19 August 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time — closed |
| Canada/US-university route and Canadians abroad | 23 September 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) |
| McGill program applications | Generally October–December 2026; program-specific deadlines vary |
| Regional interviews | October–December 2026, by invitation |
| Final interviews in Montréal | March 2027, by invitation; finalist travel costs covered |
| Study begins | Summer/Fall 2027, according to program |
Application window closed: the final 2027 scholarship route closed on . Existing applicants can continue to monitor their official applicant portal and interview communications.
How Candidates Are Selected
The program considers character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity. More than 250 semi-finalists may receive regional-interview invitations; around 85 finalists may be interviewed in Montréal. The 2027 cohort can include up to 30 full scholars (20 Canadian, 10 international), subject to the program’s selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 still open?
No. Applications for the Summer/Fall 2027 cohort are closed. The international-university route closed on 19 August 2026 and the final Canada/US-university route closed on 23 September 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Could an international citizen at a US or Canadian university apply in the 2027 cycle?
Yes, depending on the university route and endorsement rules. The 2027 application window is now closed, so future applicants should confirm the next cycle’s official eligibility and endorsement requirements.
Is it fully funded?
It covers tuition and fees for the normal program duration, plus CAD $2,300 monthly during academic terms and a one-time relocation grant. Separate McGill application fees are not covered.
Is IELTS required?
No test score is required with the early scholarship application, but McGill may require English-proficiency evidence when you apply to the degree program.
Do referees have the same deadline?
Yes. Both online reference forms must be completed by the scholarship deadline.
Is the scholarship application free?
A scholarship application fee is not listed on the official pages. A separate McGill degree-program application fee exists and is not paid by the scholarship.
Official Sources
Related Opportunities
Verification disclaimer: ScholarshipHubNow rechecked official McCall MacBain sources on 4 October 2026 and confirmed that applications for the 2027 cohort are closed. Program terms, portal instructions, and degree-specific McGill requirements can change; verify them directly before applying.
