McGill Major Entrance Scholarships
Who can apply: Students entering their first full-time undergraduate degree at McGill University
Amount and deadline
Checked against the provider's page in Oct 2026.
Last year's date. The provider hasn't posted this year's yet, so check their page before you plan around it.
Worth knowing
After applying for admission, complete the separate major entrance scholarship application in McGill's Undergraduate Admissions Applicant Portal. The estimated deadline for Alberta applicants is February 7, 2027. The $12,000 annual awards are restricted to Canadian citizens and permanent residents; the lower award levels also accept international applicants. Renewal depends on meeting the award conditions. The 2027 date is not published yet; this is last year's date moved forward one year.
About this scholarship
These scholarships pay $3,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $12,000 a year and may be renewed for three or four years, depending on the award. They are for first-time university students, with academic achievement considered first and leadership in school or community activities also assessed.