The McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 application for Summer/Fall entry is closed. The international deadline was 19 August 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Pakistani applicants who already submitted may still be in the selection process; the official South Asia regional interview dates are 19-20 October 2026. New applicants should prepare for a future cycle rather than use an expired form.
Quick Overview
- Scholarship: McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University
- Study location: Montreal, Canada
- Entry: Summer/Fall 2027
- Pakistan eligibility: International applicants were eligible
- International deadline: 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Current status: Closed
- South Asia interviews: 19-20 October 2026, invitation only
- Awards: Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards each year
About the Scholarship
The McCall MacBain Scholarship supports eligible full-time master’s and second-entry professional undergraduate programs at McGill University. Selection considers character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.
The official application page lists Pakistani outreach partners including IBA Karachi, LUMS, NUST, Quaid-i-Azam University and the University of Karachi. Applicants from other institutions were not automatically excluded; the published eligibility rules, degree requirements and deadline controlled.
Financial Benefits
The full scholarship covers:
- Tuition and fees for the normal duration of an eligible program
- A living stipend of CAD 2,300 per month during academic terms
- A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montreal
- Options for summer funding under the program’s rules
- Leadership development, mentors, coaches and a scholar community
The official page also states that finalists may receive a full scholarship or a finalist award. Selection is competitive and an application does not guarantee either award.
Selection Structure
The 2027 process began with a separate McCall MacBain application from June to August or September 2026. More than 250 Canadian and international semi-finalists may be invited to regional interviews from October to December. Approximately 85 finalists are expected to attend final interviews in Montreal in March 2027, with finalist travel costs covered.
Pakistani candidates invited to the South Asia interviews should rely on instructions in their official applicant portal and email. Never pay an individual who claims to arrange an interview or scholarship decision.
Eligibility Requirements
For the 2027 cohort, applicants had to meet at least one of these conditions:
- Be a current student on track to earn a first bachelor’s degree by August 2027
- Have earned a first bachelor’s degree in January 2021 or later
- Have earned a first bachelor’s degree earlier and have been age 30 or younger on 1 January 2026
Applicants also had to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for their chosen McGill program. Future cycles may change the date thresholds, so do not reuse the 2027 cut-offs without checking the next official call.
Required Documents
A future applicant should prepare:
- Accurate academic history and transcripts requested in the scholarship application
- Details of work, leadership, service and community involvement
- Responses to the application questions and statements
- Two reference forms completed by the chosen referees before the deadline
- Separate McGill program documents, including any program-specific language, portfolio or test requirements
The scholarship application and McGill admission application are separate. The live portal and the chosen McGill program page are the final authorities for the document list.
How to Apply
- Check the official McCall MacBain application page for the next cycle.
- Confirm that your intended McGill degree is eligible and that you meet its admission requirements.
- Complete the scholarship application and arrange both references before the international deadline.
- Apply separately to the eligible McGill program by its deadline.
- If shortlisted, follow only the official regional and final interview instructions.
The 2027 scholarship form is closed. The provider has not yet published a new deadline for the next cohort on the reviewed page.
Further Opportunities for Pakistani Students
- Lester B. Pearson scholarship guide
- Knight-Hennessy scholarship status
- Maastricht University scholarship 2027-28
FAQs
Is the McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 open?
No. The official application page says Summer/Fall 2027 applications are closed.
Can Pakistani students apply in a future cycle?
Yes, if they satisfy the future cohort’s eligibility rules and an eligible McGill program’s admission requirements.
What should a 2027 applicant do now?
Submitted applicants should monitor the official portal and email. Invited South Asia semi-finalists should follow the interview instructions for 19-20 October 2026.
Does the scholarship require a separate McGill application?
Yes. The scholarship application is separate from McGill admission, and selected candidates must apply to an eligible McGill program.
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