About the scholarship program
Canada's highest-ranked university in QS 2026, in Montréal, teaching in English in a French-speaking city. It offers merit-based entrance scholarships to international students and hosts the McCall MacBain master's scholarships.
Information last verified: October 13, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
Bachelor's tuition for international students admitted for fall 2026 (before fees): Arts CAD 56,000, Engineering CAD 65,168. Thesis master's about CAD 10,674 per term; PhD about CAD 9,581 per term.
Admission for international students
Applicants from outside Canada: undergraduate admission deadline 15 January; major entrance scholarship deadline 21 January.
Official admission announcementFunding Types & Coverage Benefits
This scholarship provides a comprehensive funding package covering your academic journey:
One-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.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
All Accredited Academic Fields Open
This scholarship accepts applications across all accredited programs and disciplines at participating universities, according to the official call.
Available Study Programs & Tracks (1)
McGill University Entrance Scholarships for International Students (Bachelor's, Fall 2027)
Documents required for this scholarship
Check off prepared documents to track your application readiness:
Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
- A new student entering a full-time bachelor's program from secondary school (not transfer, visiting or part-time students).
- Selection is based first on academic excellence, then on leadership in school or community; finalists may be interviewed.
- Applicants from outside Canada: apply for admission by 15 January and for the major scholarship by 21 January through the Applicant Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Self-Funded. Announced benefits: One-year scholarship (automatic), Renewable major scholarship.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
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://www.mcgill.ca. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#27
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