McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027: Registration, Login, How to apply, Documents and Eligibility

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is Canada’s leading comprehensive, leadership-driven scholarship for master and professional studies at McGill University in Montreal. It covers full tuition and fees, a monthly living stipend, a relocation grant and a structured leadership program with mentors and coaches. This guide explains the McCall MacBain eligibility, registration, login and the full apply process for the 2027 cohort.

Overview at a glance

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-driven award for master and professional study, modelled on the idea that great scholars need community as much as funding. Beyond tuition and a living stipend, scholars get mentors, coaches, leadership seminars and a dedicated space on McGill’s campus. Selection looks for character, service and the drive to make a positive difference, not just grades.

Here is a snapshot of the key facts before we go into the details. Use it as a quick reference while you prepare your application.

What the scholarship gives you

The award covers full tuition and fees for your master or professional program, a living stipend of about 2,300 Canadian dollars a month during academic terms, a one-time relocation grant and French language courses. Each year up to 30 full scholarships and around 100 entrance awards are offered, and strong applicants may also receive regional or finalist awards.

Eligibility criteria

Check every point below before you spend time on the application. Most rejections happen because a basic eligibility condition was not met, not because of weak marks.

• You meet one of these: on track to earn your first bachelor degree by August 2027, earned it in January 2021 or later, or earned it more than five years ago and were 30 or younger on 1 January 2026.
• You must meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master admission.
• Your chosen program should be a full-time master or second-entry professional undergraduate degree of 45 credits or more.
• The program must take place mainly on McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.
• You must apply separately for admission to an eligible McGill program.
• Students of all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome to apply.

Documents needed

Keep clear, properly scanned copies of these documents ready in the formats and sizes the portal asks for. Having them prepared in advance saves you from last minute errors.

• Personal and background information section
• Academic records and transcripts
• Two confirmed references through the reference forms
• Written responses and essays in the application
• Proof of degree progress or completion
• Language test results, if required by McGill
• McGill program admission application (submitted separately)

Registration process

Registration creates the account you will use for the whole application. Follow these steps in order.

1. Wait for the application to open on 1 June 2026 for the 2027 cohort.
2. Attend a McCall MacBain information session, which is recommended before applying.
3. Open the McCall MacBain online application system.
4. Create your account with your email and a password.
5. Begin a new application for the 2027 cohort.

How to log in

Once you have registered, you can return any time to continue or track your application using these steps.

1. Open the McCall MacBain online application system.
2. Log in with your registered email and password.
3. Continue your application from your dashboard.
4. Reset your password through the help option if needed.

How to apply step by step

With your account ready and documents in hand, complete the application as follows.

1. Log in to the McCall MacBain application system.
2. Complete the personal, academic and written sections.
3. Add the names and details of your two references.
4. List up to five compatible McGill programs you are interested in.
5. Submit the scholarship application before your deadline.
6. Apply separately for admission to your chosen McGill program.

Tips to strengthen your application

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is about much more than money: it looks for leadership, character, service and the drive to make a positive impact. Attend an information session early, since it helps you understand the process and the selection criteria. Remember that the scholarship application comes first and your McGill admission application is separate, with scholarship offers conditional on being admitted to and enrolling in an eligible degree. You may list up to five McGill programs on your scholarship application.

Important dates

Deadlines are the single biggest reason strong candidates miss out. Note the timeline below and always confirm the exact dates on the official portal, since they can change each cycle.

Applying for any scholarship is mostly about preparation and timing. Read the eligibility list once more, keep your documents ready, register early and submit well before the deadline. If you meet the criteria, apply, and keep a backup option ready so your studies are never delayed.

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