One-year entrance scholarships
No separate scholarship applicationÌýis required. All first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program areÌýautomatically consideredÌýfor a one-year scholarship if they meet the minimum academic requirements.
These scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement.
Please note: you are not guaranteed a scholarship even if you meet the standards listed.
Major entrance scholarships
As of October 1st, a separate applicationÌýthat must be submitted soon after submitting your application for admission on the Undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Applicant Portal.
This single entrance scholarship application is used for consideration for all major entrance awards listed in the Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards Calenda.
Please note: The Undergraduate Scholarship and Awards Calendar is for information purposes only. There are no individual applications for specific entrance scholarships.
Do not wait to be admitted to McGill to apply for a scholarship. Apply by the following deadlines: applicants from a Quebec CEGEP - March 7;Ìýapplicants from a school in the rest of Canada - February 7; applicants from a school outside of Canada - January 21.
How to apply for major entrance scholarships
- You will be prompted to provide specific information which may include some or all of the following:
- A factual list of your school activities and community/volunteer involvement for the last three academic years (including athletic/artistic and other activities)
- A general essay either on a contemporary or historical figure that influenced/inspired you, or on a memorable event/experience which provided you with a new outlook on life
- A one-page letter of reference that you have written – for yourself – in the third person
- Concerning grades and transcripts, please see McGill's Admission site.
Applications for major scholarships are reviewed by members of the selection committees that determine the finalists. Finalists may be interviewed.
Students who apply for, but do not receive, a major scholarship will automatically be considered for a one-year scholarship. No additional application is required.
Deadlines and documentation
The supporting documentation required to apply for major entrance scholarships varies according to region, as do the deadlines for submission. Please refer to the following chart to find out what and when you need to submit:
| Applicant Type | Documents required | Scholarships Deadline | Admission deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants from Quebec CEGEPs |
|
March 7 | March 1 |
| Applicants from schools in Ontario and in the rest of Canada |
|
February 7 | February 1 |
| Applicants from schools outside of Canada |
|
January 21 |
January 15 |
*All major entrance scholarship applications must be submitted online via the Undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Applicant Portal, no later than midnight, Montreal time (Eastern Standard Time), on the deadline dates listed above.
ÌýDocumentation requirements:
- Two letters of reference: One academic and one activity-related letter of reference. Letters should be typed on letterhead stationery, duly signed and converted to PDF, then submitted directly by the referees on the Undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Applicant Portal.
- We no longer accept letters sent by post - mail or courier.
- Ranking/Signed statement: A signed statement from your school indicating the size of your class and your class rank, if your school provides such information. All documents should be provided on school letterhead. Please note: If your school does not rank or if the class rank is available on a student's transcript, there is no need for any statement.
- We no longer accept rank statements letters sent by post - mail or courier.
It should be pointed out that the deadline to submit your Major Entrance Scholarship application does not change even if you have been granted permission to submit a late admission application.
After submitting the documents:
Documents submitted to Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in support of an application to be admitted or considered for a scholarship including, but not limited to: transcripts, diplomas, letters of reference and test scores (in paper or electronic format), become the property of Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and will not be returned to the applicant or forwarded to another institution.
Applicant-reported/uploaded grades are verified against official grades from the school or examination board. Should significant discrepancies or irregularities arise, applicants may be required to provide an explanation at any point. McGill reserves the right to revoke admission, scholarship and financial support, and registration in cases of misrepresentation.
Notification of offers
Applicants should regularly consult the Undergraduate Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Applicant PortalÌýfor updates on the status of their application.
Only those applicants who receive offers of entrance scholarships from the Scholarships and Student Aid will be notified via email, at the address provided on the admission application. The scholarship offer letter will be attached to the email as a PDF. The letters are on McGill letterhead and include a signature; they can be used for official purposes. No paper letters will be mailed to recipients.
It is important to:
- check your email regularly
- add the McGill domain (@mcgill.ca) to the safe senders list in your email program.
More information
For questions about your application for admission, please contact McGill’s Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Office.
For questions about your Major Entrance Scholarship application, please contact the scholarships [at] mcgill.ca (Scholarships Office).