CanadaBachelor100 days leftSelf-FundedMcGill University Entrance Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor's, Fall 2027)
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McGill offers merit-based entrance scholarships to new full-time bachelor's students, including international students: one-year scholarships awarded automatically to those meeting the academic minimum, and renewable major scholarships that need a separate application judged on academic excellence and then leadership. In the last cycle McGill awarded over CAD 6.2 million to more than 2,000 students. Applicants from outside Canada: admission deadline 15 January, major scholarship deadline 21 January.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsOne-year scholarship (automatic)
Every new student meeting the academic minimum is considered automatically, with no separate application.
Renewable major scholarship
Separate application; applicants who do not receive one are automatically considered for a one-year scholarship. Award values are not published on the university page.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
4 DocsLast three academic years
On an influential figure or an experience that changed your outlook
Submitted directly by referees through the portal
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Self-Funded. Announced benefits: One-year scholarship (automatic), Renewable major scholarship.
Eligible levels: Bachelor.
The latest deadline we have is January 21, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: List of school, community, volunteer, athletic and artistic activities, General essay, One-page letter about yourself in the third person, Two reference letters (one academic, one activity-related).
Apply directly on the official website: https://mcgill.ca/studentaid/scholarships-aid/future-undergrads/entrance-scholarships/application-instructions. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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