About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications are expected for the 2027 McCall MacBain International Fellowships, a programme designed to help eligible Canadian undergraduate students develop intercultural understanding and international connections through a year-long experience abroad.
The fellowship aims to strengthen participants’ creativity, resilience, independence and critical-thinking skills by exposing them to different cultures, learning environments and perspectives.
The programme is available to eligible undergraduate students at McGill University, McMaster University, Dalhousie University and the University of Manitoba. Current recipients of the MacBain Niagara Falls and McCall Huron County scholarships may also qualify.
Benefits of the McCall MacBain International Fellowships
Selected fellows may receive financial and practical support to undertake their international experience, including:
Funding of up to CAD $30,000 towards eligible expenses associated with studying abroad.
Tuition fee support, provided through the fellow’s home university under the programme’s arrangements.
Travel and establishment allowance to help cover travel and initial expenses.
Monthly living stipend during the academic and language-study periods.
Language course allowance to support language learning.
Medical allowance for eligible expenses.
Country contact to provide local support during the international experience.
The exact funding package and covered expenses are subject to the fellowship’s official terms and conditions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Be between 19 and 24 years old.
Be enrolled at McGill University, McMaster University, Dalhousie University or the University of Manitoba, or hold a qualifying MacBain Niagara Falls or McCall Huron County scholarship.
Be enrolled full-time in a first-entry undergraduate programme.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0, or 8.0 for students at McMaster University.
Have completed at least three academic terms before departure if enrolled in a degree programme lasting four or more years.
Have completed at least two academic terms before departure if enrolled in a degree programme lasting fewer than four years.
Not have completed the requirements for graduation before departure.
Be in good academic and general standing at their university.
Not have spent eight or more months during the previous three years independently outside Canada, without parents, participating in travel, work, volunteering or study abroad in a new language or culture.
Applicants should review the official eligibility rules to confirm that they meet all requirements before applying.
Application Process
Eligible candidates can prepare their applications by following these steps:
Register for an account or log in to the application platform.
Start a new application and select the McCall MacBain International Fellowships programme.
Complete the eligibility questions.
Provide contact and family information.
Enter educational details and academic or career interests.
List scholarships, awards and distinctions.
Describe community involvement, extracurricular activities, work experience, internships, co-op placements and entrepreneurial activities.
Complete the required short-answer questions and statement of intent.
Provide the required reference information.
Upload the requested supporting documents.
Review and agree to the relevant waiver statements.
Complete the personal conduct questions and indicate how you learned about the fellowship.
Review the application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
Check the official application instructions for the complete list of required documents and any additional submission requirements.
Application Deadline
The stated deadline for the 2027 McCall MacBain International Fellowships is January 6, 2027. Applicants should confirm the deadline and application availability through the official programme website.
How to Apply
Visit the official McCall MacBain Scholarships website to review the programme details, confirm eligibility and access the application instructions.
Official website: https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/
Important: This fellowship is specifically intended for eligible Canadian citizens and permanent residents attending designated Canadian universities or holding qualifying scholarships. It is not generally open to international students studying outside Canada.
How to apply