University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles.

• Table of Content
• About University of Waterloo
• University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024
• Aim and Benefits of University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024
• Requirements for University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024 Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Waterloo

The University of Waterloo is a public research university with a main campus in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The main campus is on 404 hectares of land adjacent to "Uptown" Waterloo and Waterloo Park. The university also operates three satellite campuses and four affiliated university colleges

University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024

• Category Masters
• SponsorUniversity of Waterloo
• City to study Winnipeg
• School to study University of Winnipeg
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline September 25, 2024

Aim and Benefits of University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program
• A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms
• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal

Up to 30 McCall MacBain Scholarships and 100 finalist and regional awards will be offered each year. Awards range in value: Scholarships $20,000, Finalist Awards $10,000, Regional Awards $5,000.

Requirements for University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024 Qualification

McCall MacBain Scholars will have a track record of community engagement, informed by a sense of duty, empathy, intellectual curiosity, grit, and a willingness to take risks. They aim to create meaningful and lasting change, while improving the lives of others.

The selection committee will seek applicants with:

• Exceptional character
• Community engagement
• Leadership potential
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Academic strength and intellectual curiosity

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Waterloo McCall MacBain Scholarship 2024

To be eligible to apply for the 2024 cohort, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:

• You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2025
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2019 or later)
• You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and are 30 years or younger in 2024

You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

Please note that the McCall MacBain Scholarship offer is conditional upon admission to an eligible master’s or professional degree program at McGill University. Students must apply separately to McGill for admission.

Application Deadline

September 25, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Waterloo on uwaterloo.ca to apply

Review the application requirements

• Visit the McCall MacBain Resources website to view the application requirements to begin preparing your application.

Create application in online portal

• The application portal will open in June 2024. Visit the McCall MacBain website to view the online application portal and initiate an application. We encourage applicants to create an application early on to avoid any unforeseeable issues. 

Submit application by the deadline

• Applicants must submit their application materials through the McCall MacBain online application portal by the application deadline of September 25, 2024. Referees must submit their reference letters by the same deadline.  

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