McCall MacBain Scholarships 2026

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About McCall MacBain Scholarships

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are about much more than financial support. They believe in the power of community and provide scholars with opportunities to develop as interdisciplinary leaders in a complex world. This program brings together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose – individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to make a positive impact in other people’s lives.

While McCall MacBain Scholars will go on to work on a broad range of challenges in different sectors, they  share a vision for becoming leaders who serve others with integrity and humility, who are committed to continual learning and bridge-building, and who take bold, meaningful risks

McCall MacBain Scholars, pursue a funded master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University while participating in an interdisciplinary leadership program.

This program provides scholars with:

Leadership Development

As part of an interdisciplinary cohort, scholars learn to tackle complex challenges and deepen their impact through a leadership skills development curriculum. Scholars participate in annual summer retreats, bi-weekly seminars, supplemental programming, field trips, and other events. They also have the opportunity to engage with Indigenous history, culture, and worldviews through sessions and one-on-ones led by our Elder-in-residence and other speakers. Together, they develop their understanding of themselves, of others, and of the systems that affect us all.

Some examples of seminars and workshops include:

• Strategic planning
• Crisis communication
• Entrepreneurial leadership
• Political decision-making
• Public speaking

Mentors & Coaches

• Every scholar is matched with an experienced mentor, an executive coach, and advisors. During the academic year, these individuals will challenge scholars to reach their goals and help them set new ones. They can also introduce scholars to a broader network of people who can advise them on specific problems and on next steps after their degree.

Community Hub

The McCall MacBain House, conveniently located at the entrance of McGill’s downtown campus, provides space for scholars to gather, study, learn, and collaborate. It includes access to meeting rooms and a kitchen. Scholars attend bi-weekly leadership seminars and workshops at the McCall MacBain House. Here, they can also participate in supplemental activities to enhance their learning and well-being.

Examples of supplemental activities include:

• Lunch & learns for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange
• Yoga and meditation
• Creative or fun activities

Eligible Degrees

You can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship in 2025 if you are planning to apply for Summer / Fall 2026 admission to a full-time master’s or second-entry professional undergraduate program at McGill University. The program must consist of 45 credits or more and take place primarily on McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.

1. Master's Degrees

• More than 150 fields of study across the following degree types: MA (Arts), MArch (Architecture), MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning), MBA (Business Administration), MEd (Education), MEng (Engineering), MISt (Information Studies), MM (Management Analytics, Finance, Retail), MMus (Music), MPP (Public Policy), MSc (Science), MScA (Science, Applied), MScAPT (Science, Applied in Physical Therapy), MScAOT (Science, Applied in Occupational Therapy), MSW (Social Work), MUP (Urban Planning), LLM (Law), STM (Sacred Theology).

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2. Second-Entry Professional Undergraduate Degrees

• BCL/JD (Law), DMD (Dentistry), MDCM (Medicine)

• School: McCall MacBain Foundation

Benefits of McCall MacBain Scholarships

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program
• A living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms
• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal
• Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill

Scholars not pursuing an academic term during the summer may apply for up to $5,000 to pursue meaningful summer initiatives.

Up to 30 McCall MacBain Scholarships and 100 finalist and regional awards will be offered to candidates who distinguish themselves during the interview process.

CANADIAN APPLICANTS
Including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and refugees

• 20 McCall MacBain Scholarships
• 30 Finalist Awards of $10,000
• 30 Regional Awards of $5,000, tenable at any public university in Canada

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Any other citizenship or nationality

• 10 McCall MacBain Scholarships
• 25 Finalist Awards of $20,000
• 15 Regional Awards of $10,000, tenable at any public university in Canada

McCall MacBain Scholarships Requirements

To be eligible to apply for our 2026 cohort, you will need to meet ONE of the following criteria:

• You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2020 or later)
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and were 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2025

You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

They are looking for:

Exceptional character

• Do you value excellence, hard work, service, and lifelong learning? Do you strive to act with integrity, honesty, and empathy? Do you have the tenacity to pursue long-term goals? Are you willing to take meaningful risks?

Community engagement

• Do you value working for and with others to address challenges facing a community? Do you pursue a breadth and depth of interests, through your activities outside the classroom?

 

Leadership potential

• Do you believe in working with and leading others towards a common goal? Are you ready to take on tough leadership roles to advance meaningful change? Are you driven to help others and to develop the potential of those you lead?

Entrepreneurial spirit

• Are you able to identify unmet needs and motivate others in developing creative solutions to address those needs? Do you believe in forging new paths and not being held back by fear of failure?

Academic strength and intellectual curiosity

• Do you have a deep interest in and curiosity about people, ideas, and the world around you? Are you interested in working with people who have different perspectives? Is there a good fit between your proposed graduate program, your qualifications, and your future plans?

Application Date and Process

Students and graduates of universities in Canada and the United States, as well as Canadians abroad, has the following deadline:

• September 24, 2025
• 4:00 PM Eastern Time

International Students and graduates of universities located in other countries has the following deadline:

• August 20, 2025
• 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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