McGill University Mastercard Scholarship strives to select academically talented young leaders from all countries to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed.
The 2026 McGill University Scholarship funded by the Mastercard Foundation covers the full fees of tuition, accommodation, flight, living expenses, feeding, books, laptop, and all other study-related expenses.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship you must meet the following criteria: .
Benefits
The scholarship Includes:
Pre-arrival and immigration support
Full international student tuition
On-campus housing
Personal monthly stipend (food, personal expenses, transportation, etc.)
Academic tools and resources (book allowance, laptop, tutoring, etc.)
A tailored leadership and professional development program
Post-graduation transition expenses (ex. convocation regalia, return flight, etc.)
Required Documents
To apply for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship, applicants must be ready to submit the following documents:
University transcripts
Letters of reference/recommendation
Program-specific requirements
Method of Application
Determine your eligibility.
Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form*.
Once your application is pre-screened, provide additional documentation as requested by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team.
Successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to apply to McGill University. Successful applicants will receive a fee waiver and detailed instructions on how to apply for admission to McGill.
*You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first. Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the McGill admissions process.
The Program will not accept applications submitted outside the set application process.
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Application Deadline: August 31, 2025.
