The Scholarships and Student Aid Office at McGill administers financial support programs based on both merit and need, designed to acknowledge, support, and encourage students in their academic pursuits and future aspirations. This section offers details on scholarships and aid available to prospective and current undergraduate students, as well as resources for international, graduate, and postdoctoral students. Additionally, it includes key policies and regulations related to various forms of financial aid and awards.
Donor Support
Thanks to the generosity of donors, McGill benefits from numerous endowments, bequests, and trusts—some dating back to the 19th century—that, along with university funding, provide financial assistance to deserving and needy students. The Scholarships and Student Aid Office expresses gratitude to current donors and invites new contributions to help outstanding students achieve their dreams.
McGill understands the unique challenges that international students may encounter while studying abroad. The Scholarships and Student Aid Office is dedicated to ensuring that qualified students from all regions receive the financial support they need to pursue and complete their academic programs at the university. This page outlines various funding opportunities designed to assist in achieving these goals.
Newly admitted undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for McGill’s Entrance Scholarship Program. Ongoing award programs for current undergraduate students are managed by individual faculties, as are those for graduate students.
For comprehensive information on awards, students are encouraged to visit McGill's publications site, which includes various program calendars.
The Scholarships and Student Aid Office administers need-based financial aid programs for prospective and current undergraduate students from Canada, the U.S., and other countries. These programs provide loans and bursaries to students who need additional financial assistance or who are facing financial difficulties. International students planning their education expenses are encouraged to update their financial aid profile/application and schedule an appointment with a Financial Aid Counsellor. All aspects of a student's financial situation and ability to cover costs will be taken into account. Additional services include:
The "Other Aid and Awards" page offers information on additional funding opportunities available both within and outside of McGill, including private loans specifically for international students. The Desautels Faculty of Management also provides a list of international funding sources categorized by country. Students looking to opt out of certain fees should visit McGill's Student Accounts website (use the search function for "opt out").