Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
McGill University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of qualified undergraduate students (Canadian and international) who require financial assistance. The University’s Entrance Bursary Program offers entrance bursaries to students from low to modest-income families who demonstrate financial need.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered for the Entrance Bursary Program, applicants must:
• enrol in a full-time degree program at the University
• demonstrate financial need, including the intention to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding
Those eligible to apply include all:
• newly accepted, first-year, first-degree undergraduates, and
• newly accepted, first-year undergraduate direct entrants to professional programs in Medicine and Law (with prior degree)
Value of Scholarship:
Entrance bursaries range in value and award amounts are determined by:
• the level of need demonstrated by the student and their family, relative to other applicants
• the tuition fee rate charged based on the program of study and student residency (Quebec, rest of Canada, US, International)
*Perk! Any student receiving this form of aid will be automatically approved to seek employment through the University’s Work Study Program upon application via Minerva.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Upon notification of into the University (either by formal letter or via the Admissions Status page on Minerva), the application becomes available on Minerva:
- Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary > Apply to Entrance Bursary Program > Complete, then submit your application.
• Submit a CSS Financial Aid Profile if you are a:
- Canadian (citizen or permanent residents) students living outside of Canada
- U.S. students
- International (non-US) students
Students are strongly advised to apply within 30 days from the date of formal acceptance to the University as funding for this program is limited and offered on a rolling basis until resources are exhausted.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the McGill University Undergraduate Entrance Bursary Page.