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Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Tuition fee waiver
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Need-based financial aid for future undergraduates is offered to undergraduate students.
Benefits
The range in value and award amounts are determined by:
The level of need demonstrated by the student and their family, relative to other applicants.
The tuition fee rate charged based on the program of study and student residency (Quebec, rest of Canada, US, International).
Eligibility
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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Canada
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Jun 2026
Upon notification of acceptance to the University (your official letter of acceptance can be found in your McGill Applicant Portal), the application becomes available on Minerva.
There are two steps to complete:
In Minerva: Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary > Apply to Entrance Bursary Program > Complete then submit your application.
Submit a CSS Financial Aid Profile if you are a:
Canadian (citizen or permanent residents) students living outside of Canada;
U.S. students;
International (non-US) students.
If you are a student with a disability who requires help completing online applications, please do not hesitate to contact them.