{"id":51186,"date":"2023-06-22T11:34:27","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T11:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=51186"},"modified":"2024-03-10T06:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T06:12:27","slug":"mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"McCall MacBain Scholars for International Students: Eligibility, Benefits, Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The McCall McBain Scholars program is a prestigious academic initiative that empowers exceptional students to drive positive change in the world. Founded by the McCall MacBain Foundation, the program selects talented individuals from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional intellect, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a difference. Scholars receive full financial support for their studies at McGill University in Canada, where they engage in interdisciplinary learning and immersive experiences. They benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and a comprehensive enrichment program. The McCall McBain Scholars are poised to become influential leaders with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex global challenges.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria\">Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/#Scholarship_Benefits\" title=\"Scholarship Benefits\">Scholarship Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/#How_to_apply\" title=\"How to apply?\">How to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mccall-macbain-scholars-for-international-students\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-border-color has-palette-color-4-border-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td>Provided By<\/td><td>McGill University<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Country<\/td><td>Canada<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funding<\/td><td>Fully Funded<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadline<\/td><td>24 August 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-17ec5c1\" id=\"eligible-programs\" data-block-id=\"17ec5c1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_Programs\"><\/span>Eligible Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-d3870a2\" id=\"masters-degrees\" data-block-id=\"d3870a2\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Master&#8217;s Degrees<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>MA (Arts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MArch (Architecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MATL (Arts in Teaching and Learning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MBA (Business Administration)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MEd (Education)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MEng (Engineering)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MISt (Information Studies)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MM (Management)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MMus (Music)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MPP (Public Policy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSc (Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MScA (Science, Applied)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MScAPT (Science, Applied in Physical Therapy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MScAOT (Science, Applied in Occupational Therapy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSW (Social Work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MUP (Urban Planning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LLM (Law)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STM (Sacred Theology)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ca167ec\" id=\"second-entry-professional-undergraduate-degrees\" data-block-id=\"ca167ec\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Second-Entry Professional Undergraduate Degrees<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>BCL\/JD (Law)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DMD (Dentistry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MDCM (Medicine)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-946eed6\" id=\"eligibility-criteria\" data-block-id=\"946eed6\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your first bachelor&#8217;s degree is scheduled to be awarded to you by August 2024 as a current student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You graduated with your first bachelor&#8217;s degree during the last five years (no earlier than January 2018).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You graduated from your first bachelor&#8217;s programme more than five years ago, and by 2023, you will be 30 years old or younger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"has-border-color has-palette-color-1-border-color wp-image-50133\" style=\"border-width:3px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-1536x1061.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/hands-waving-flags-canada.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2b420d2\" id=\"scholarship-benefits\" data-block-id=\"2b420d2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarship_Benefits\"><\/span>Scholarship Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The master&#8217;s or professional tuition and fees for the full degree program time-period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly living allowance of $2,000 (1,24,591 INR) during the academic year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grant for a one-time move to Montr\u00e9al<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8827601\" id=\"how-to-apply\" data-block-id=\"8827601\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply\"><\/span>How to apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You must apply online through the official <a href=\"https:\/\/apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">portal<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must then apply for the McCall McBain Scholars program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend regional interviews on an invitation basis only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/mccallmacbainscholars.org\/program\/#:~:text=Up%20to%2020%20Canadians%20(citizens,28%20Regional%20Awards%20(%245%2C000)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7e903f5\" id=\"conclusion\" data-block-id=\"7e903f5\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the McCall McBain Scholars program is an extraordinary opportunity for exceptional individuals to cultivate their intellectual prowess, leadership abilities, and commitment to social impact. Through full financial support, interdisciplinary education, and a robust enrichment program, the program equips scholars with the necessary tools to become influential leaders and change-makers. By selecting students from diverse backgrounds who embody the values of innovation, collaboration, and service, the program fosters a vibrant community of like-minded individuals dedicated to addressing global challenges. The McCall McBain Scholars emerge as a powerful force, ready to shape a better future through their knowledge, passion, and unwavering dedication to making a positive difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5b4de93\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-fa-qs\" data-block-id=\"5b4de93\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687432948826\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the McCall McBain Scholars program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The McCall McBain Scholars program is an academic initiative that provides full financial support and comprehensive enrichment opportunities to exceptional students at McGill University.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687432978269\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Who is eligible to apply for the program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The program is open to outstanding students worldwide who have demonstrated exceptional intellect, leadership potential, and a strong commitment to creating positive change.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687432993992\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What are the benefits of being a McCall McBain Scholar?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Scholars receive full financial support for their studies, including tuition, living expenses, and other academic-related costs. They also benefit from mentorship, networking opportunities, and a tailored enrichment program to develop their leadership skills and global perspective.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433009275\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How are scholars selected?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The selection process is highly competitive and based on a holistic evaluation of academic achievements, leadership experiences, personal character, and commitment to making a difference.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433053035\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can I apply for any program of study at McGill University?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, McCall McBain Scholars can pursue any undergraduate program offered at McGill University, including arts, sciences, engineering, business, and more.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433075045\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Are international students eligible to apply?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, the program is open to students from all nationalities and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433130914\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Is there an age limit to apply for the program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no specific age limit for applicants, as the program seeks to identify exceptional students at any stage of their academic journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433147804\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How long does the scholarship last?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The McCall McBain Scholars program supports the full duration of the scholar&#8217;s undergraduate studies at McGill University.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433166740\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Are scholars required to participate in the enrichment program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Participation in the enrichment program is highly encouraged but not mandatory. However, scholars are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the diverse opportunities to enhance their learning and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433195250\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. What is the alumni network like?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The program maintains a strong and engaged alumni network, providing ongoing support, mentorship, and networking opportunities to scholars even after graduation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433215894\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Can McCall McBain Scholars pursue graduate studies?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>While the program is specifically designed to support undergraduate studies, scholars may pursue graduate studies at their own expense after completing their undergraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1687433237864\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How many scholars are selected each year?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The exact number of scholars selected each year may vary. However, the program aims to identify a cohort of exceptional individuals who demonstrate the potential to make a significant impact in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The McCall McBain Scholars program is a prestigious academic initiative that empowers exceptional students to drive positive change in the world. Founded by the McCall MacBain Foundation, the program selects talented individuals from around the globe who demonstrate exceptional intellect, leadership potential, and a commitment to making a difference. 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