McCall MacBain Scholarship 2025 at University of Waterloo

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waterloo
• McCall MacBain Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of McCall MacBain Scholarship
• Requirements for McCall MacBain Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for McCall MacBain Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Waterloo

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McCall MacBain Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of McCall MacBain Scholarship

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program
• A living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms
• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal
• Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill

For 2026, 20 McCall MacBain Scholarships will be awarded.

Additional finalist ($10,000) and regional ($5,000) awards will be offered to candidates who distinguish themselves during the interview process.

Requirements for McCall MacBain Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for the 2026 cohort, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2026
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2020 or later)
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and are 30 years or younger in 2025

You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

Please note that the McCall MacBain Scholarship offer is conditional upon admission to an eligible master’s or professional degree program at McGill University. Students must apply separately to McGill for admission.

Interview date, Process and Venue for McCall MacBain Scholarship

McCall MacBain Scholars will have a track record of community engagement, informed by a sense of duty, empathy, intellectual curiosity, grit, and a willingness to take risks. They aim to create meaningful and lasting change, while improving the lives of others.

The selection committee will seek applicants with:

• Exceptional character
• Community engagement
• Leadership potential
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Academic strength and intellectual curiosity

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Visit the McCall MacBain Resources website to view the application requirements to begin preparing your application.

For more details, visit University of Waterloo Scholarship webpage