McCall MacBain Scholarship 2026 – Study Graduate Programs at McGill University, Canada

Rising senior and recent graduates can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship to pursue a graduate program at McGill University in Montréal, Canada starting in Fall 2026.

This is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship for future leaders who want to make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond and is open to students from the U.S. and other countries. The scholarship will provide full funding and leadership experience at one of Canada’s top universities.

Scholarship Benefits

The McCall MacBain Scholarship affords scholarship recipients:

• Full tuition and fees for an eligible master’s or second-entry professional program
• A generous living allowance
• Mentorship from established professionals
• Leadership development
• An international community of scholars and changemakers.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must clearly demonstrate at least the following:

• Excellent character and integrity
• Strong contributions to community engagement and/or service
• Leadership potential and a willingness to take initiative
• Strong academic achievement and a critical mind
• A genuine commitment to making a positive global impact.

Eligible Programs at McGill University

The sponsorship supports full-time master’s programs and second-entry professional degrees at McGill University. Programs must commence in Fall 2026.

Application Requirements for ODU students

As outlined in the application form, McGill University requires applicants affiliated with Old Dominion University (ODU) to be endorsed by the Office of International Collaborations.

NOTE: Applications submitted without endorsement from ODU will not be forwarded to the McCall MacBain Scholarship committee for review.

Important Deadlines

ODU Internal Endorsement Application: September 15, 2025

Application Deadline: September 24, 2025

How to Apply

For details and instructions on how to apply, visit the official website.

Contact for ODU Endorsement:

Dr. Patricia Schiaffini-Vedani

Director, Office of International Collaborations.

Email: pschiaff@odu.edu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who can apply for the McCall MacBain Scholarship?
Applicants must be rising seniors or recent graduates applying to full-time graduate programs at McGill University. The scholarship is open to U.S. and international students.

Q2: What does the scholarship cover?
It covers full tuition and fees, provides a monthly living stipend, and includes mentorship and leadership development programs.

Q3: What kind of programs are eligible?
Eligible programs include full-time master’s degrees or second-entry professional programs beginning in Fall 2026 at McGill University.

Q4: Is ODU endorsement mandatory for ODU students?
Yes. All ODU applicants must be endorsed by the Office of International Collaborations. Applications without endorsement will not be considered.

Q5: What is the deadline for applying?
The internal ODU deadline is September 15, 2025, while the final deadline for submitting the application is September 24, 2025.

Q6: Who can I contact for help at ODU?
You should reach out to Dr. Patricia Schiaffini-Vedani at pschiaff@odu.edu for guidance and endorsement.