MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Entrance Scholarships for International Students
partial · bachelors
- ~CAD 3,000–12,000/yrValue (est.)
- Merit-basedBasis
- McGill (Montreal)Host institution
- Entering undergraduatesWho
- Some renewableTenure
- Founded 1821University
At a glance
partial
Funding
€9k
Max amount
Jan 21, 2027
Deadline
Open to international and Canadian entering undergraduates
Country
McGill University
Provider
McGill Entrance Scholarships reward high-achieving students, including international students, entering their first undergraduate year at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. McGill, founded in 1821, is one of Canada's oldest universities and admits students from around the world. The scholarships are merit-based. A one-time entrance scholarship is worth around CAD 3,000, while competitive renewable major entrance scholarships range from about CAD 3,000 up to CAD 12,000 per year (2025 values, est.) and can be renewed across the degree if results are maintained. They are awarded on academic merit and, for the major awards, the whole student profile. Applicants are considered automatically for some awards, while the renewable major scholarships need a separate application, usually due in mid-January; a representative date is 21 January (est.). Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm current details on McGill's official scholarship pages.
What's covered
- One-time entrance scholarship — A one-time award of around CAD 3,000 for strong entering students.
- Major (renewable) scholarships — Competitive awards from about CAD 3,000 up to CAD 12,000 per year (2025 values, est.).
- Renewable — Major awards can be renewed across the degree if you maintain results.
- For internationals too — Open to international as well as Canadian entering students.
- Not full funding — These are contributions toward costs, not full tuition; budget for the balance.
How to apply
Apply for McGill undergraduate admission; submit the separate major-scholarship application if you want to be considered for the renewable awards.
- Apply for admission — Submit your McGill undergraduate admission application.
- Automatic consideration — Be considered automatically for one-time entrance scholarships on merit.
- Major scholarship application — Complete the separate renewable major entrance scholarship application.
- Meet the deadline — Submit the major-scholarship application by mid-January (~21 January, est.).
- Selection — McGill selects major scholars on merit and the whole profile.
- Accept & enrol — If awarded, accept and enrol at McGill.
Eligibility
LevelEntering the first year of an undergraduate degree at McGill.
Academic meritA high academic standing in your secondary studies.
International eligibleOpen to international as well as Canadian students.
Major-award applicationFor renewable major scholarships, submitting the separate application.
Maintain resultsRenewing major awards depends on maintaining the required results.
Many entrance awards are automatic on admission; the renewable major scholarships are competitive and need a separate, earlier application. Check which awards your programme offers.
Eligible countries
Open to international and Canadian entering undergraduates
Deadlines
2027 entry2027-01-21
Selection
McGill awards one-time entrance scholarships automatically on academic merit, and selects renewable major entrance scholars competitively on academic standing together with the wider student profile (such as leadership and engagement). Major awards are limited, so selection is decided among the strongest applicants.
Verified sources
- McGill — Entrance Scholarshipsmcgill.caofficial
About the provider
McGill University, founded in 1821 in Montreal, is one of Canada's oldest and highest-ranked universities, with a large international student body. It offers entrance scholarships — both automatic one-time awards and competitive renewable major scholarships — to high-achieving entering undergraduates.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What are McGill Entrance Scholarships?
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Merit-based scholarships for high-achieving students, including international students, entering their first undergraduate year at McGill University in Montreal.
How much are they worth?
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A one-time entrance scholarship is around CAD 3,000, while renewable major entrance scholarships range from about CAD 3,000 up to CAD 12,000 per year (2025 values, est.).
Are international students eligible?
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Yes — McGill entrance scholarships are open to international as well as Canadian entering undergraduates.
Do I apply separately?
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Some entrance scholarships are automatic on admission, but the renewable major scholarships require a separate, earlier application.
Are they renewable?
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The major entrance scholarships can be renewed across the degree if you maintain the required academic results; one-time awards are not renewable.
Do they cover full tuition?
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No — they are contributions toward your costs, not full tuition coverage, so budget for the balance and living costs.
When is the deadline?
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The major-scholarship application is usually due in mid-January; a representative date is 21 January, and the 2027 date here is an estimate.
How are they awarded?
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One-time awards are automatic on academic merit; major awards are competitive, judged on academic standing and the whole student profile.
Which programmes are eligible?
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First-year undergraduate programmes across McGill's faculties — arts, science, engineering, management, and more.
Is McGill well regarded?
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Yes — McGill, founded in 1821, is one of Canada's oldest and highest-ranked universities.
Can I hold an entrance scholarship with other aid?
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Often yes, subject to McGill's rules; check whether awards can be combined before relying on it.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On McGill's official student-aid and entrance-scholarship pages, which list values, eligibility, and the application deadline.