Exciting news for prospective students! McGill University International Scholarships is currently accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Scholarship Program. This article provides an in-depth look at the McGill University Scholarships, including their benefits and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
Overview of McGill University Scholarships 2025-2026
McGill University offers fully funded scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. programs. These scholarships are designed to help alleviate financial challenges and complement other funding sources such as government aid, Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, and parental support.
The McGill Scholarship Program includes both merit-based and need-based awards:
- Merit-Based Entrance Scholarships: For new, first-year undergraduate students based on academic achievement.
- Need-Based Entrance Bursaries: For first-year, first-degree undergraduates from low to moderate-income families who demonstrate financial need.
- In-Course Financial Aid: For currently enrolled graduate students requiring additional financial support.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s, Ph.D.
- Institution: McGill University
- Location: Canada
- Application Deadline: Aligns with admission deadlines
- Courses Offered: Full-time degree programs across various disciplines
Scholarship Benefits
- Undergraduate Students: Up to $8,500
- Master’s and Ph.D. Students: Modest bursaries to supplement their financial needs
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for McGill University Scholarships, applicants must:
- Language Requirement: Proficiency in English.
- Eligible Countries: Open to students from all countries.
- Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at McGill University.
- Financial Need: Demonstrate financial need and intend to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding.
- Government Aid: Apply for and accept the maximum available government student aid for which they are eligible.
- Academic Standing: Maintain satisfactory academic performance.
Application Process
Follow these steps to apply for McGill University Scholarships:
- Register for a Degree Program: Apply and gain admission to an undergraduate or master’s degree program at McGill University.
- Submit a CSS Profile: For international (non-U.S.) students applying for the Entrance Bursary Program, submit a CSS Profile in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.
- Apply for In-Course Financial Aid: For current graduate students, applications can be submitted anytime during the academic year. Note that applications are for the current academic year (September to August) and become available in August each year.