McCall MacBain Scholarships

The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership- driven scholarships for master’s and professional degree studies. The scholarship program brings together a different group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose – those who have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to make a positive impact in other peoples ’ lives.  

The scholarships were announced in February 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain, through a landmark gift of $200 million. At the time, it was the single largest gift in Canadian history. Based on their work over the years with some of the top literacy around the world –  similar as the Rhodes Scholarships in Oxford, the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships in Cape Town, and the Kupe Scholarships in New Zealand – they felt it was  pivotal that Canada have a comprehensive master’s- level scholarship that builds on, but isn't limited to, academic excellence.

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a full graduate education that provides students with the mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and global community they need to accelerate their impact on the world.  McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill is situated on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations  

Eligibility Criteria  

To be eligible to apply for our 2025 cohort, you'll need to meet ONE of the following criteria  You're a current pupil on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2025  

You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2019 or later)  

You earned your first bachelor’s degree  further than five years ago, and are 30 years or  youngish in 2024  

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

Official Link https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/