Are you interested in studying in Canada with a fully-funded scholarship ? Applications are now open for the 2026 McCall MacBain Scholarship in Canada . This is a fully-funded scholarship for international, Canadian, and American students to pursue a master's or professional undergraduate program at McGill University. Up to 30 full-tuition scholarships and 100 entrance awards will be awarded. The full scholarship covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, and airfare for students outside Canada. Applicants do not need to be admitted to McGill University. You will first apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship. Then, in September, you will apply to eligible programs at McGill University for admission in Fall 2025. Below are more details about the McCall MacBain Scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details about the McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026 in Canada
- Host country : Canada
- University : McGill University
- Degree level : Master's, Second Professional Bachelor's Program
- Financial coverage : Fully funded
- Scholarship Deadline
- September 24, 2025 for Canadians and the United States
- August 20, 2025 for all other applicants.
At which university is the McCall MacBain Scholarship awarded?
The McCall-McBain Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship program offered at McGill University, a public university in Montreal, Canada. The program offers up to 30 full scholarships and 100 admission awards.
Financial benefits
The scholarship covers the following:
- Tuition fees
- Covered fees
- A living stipend of $2,000 per month
- Round-trip airfare to/from Canada
- Entrance Prizes: Entrance prizes range from $5,000 to $20,000.
Eligible degree programs
For the McCall MacBain Scholarship, you may apply to one of the eligible degree programs.
- Master's degrees
- MA (Arts), MA (Architecture), MA (Teaching and Learning), MA (Business Administration), MA (Education), MA (Engineering), MA (Information Studies), MA (Management), MA (Music), MA (Public Policy), MA (Science), MA (Applied Science), MA (Applied Science in Physiotherapy), MA (Applied Science in Occupational Therapy), MA (Social Work), MA (Urban Planning), MA (Law), MA (Sacred Theology).
- Professional Bachelor's Degree (Second Entry)
- Bachelor of Laws (BCL/JD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Medicine (MDCM)
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- You can apply if you are a student and will be able to obtain your university degree by August 2026.
- I have obtained my first bachelor's degree within the last five years (January 2020 or later)
- You earned your first bachelor's degree more than five years ago and will be 30 years old or younger in 2025.
The above are the criteria for the McCall-McBain Scholarship Program. You must also meet McGill University's degree and language requirements .
English language proficiency requirements
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four components
- IELTS : 6.5 or above.
Proof of competency is not required if:
- The mother tongue (the first language we learned and still use daily) is English.
- Have (or are about to obtain) a university degree from Canada or the United States.
- He has lived and received his university education, or worked for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the recognized primary language.
- Have obtained (or are about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction.
Submission time
- June - September 2025 : Apply for a MacBain Scholarship
- October-December 2025 : Apply for McGill degree programs
- December 2025 : Interviews
How to apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026?
First, apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship and await the results. Then, apply for admission to the university in September 2025 in an eligible program . The official announcement link is below.