McGill University Need-based Entrance Bursary Program 2026

McGill University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of qualified undergraduate students 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. 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)

The program makes the University more accessible to those who face financial challenges by supplementing other funding resources such as government aid, Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, parental support, and other sources of funding.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value$3,000 or more
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorMcGill University
• City to studyQuebec
• School to studyMcGill University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

$3,000 or more

Requirements

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
• Financial need is considered for all McGill students, including international students. While government aid programs are generally limited to Canadian and U.S. citizens, international students who are not eligible government aid may still apply for an Entrance Bursary based on demonstrated financial need.

Students registered with the Student Accessibility & Achievement may be eligible for financial aid while pursuing a reduced course load.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply, visit McGill University Scholarship webpage