McGill University — Scholarships and Financial Aid
McGill University offers Major Entrance Scholarships automatically considered at time of admission, renewable annually if academic standards are maintained. McGill's bursary program supplements government aid for students with demonstrated financial need. As a Quebec university, McGill students use the provincial AFE system rather than OSAP or Canada Student Loans.
McGill's Major Entrance Scholarships are automatically considered at time of admission. No separate application is required for most awards.
- $3,000–$12,000 per year depending on award tier
- Renewable each year if academic requirements are maintained
- Quebec CEGEP students: deadline typically March 1
- Rest of Canada: deadline typically February 1
- International students: deadline typically January 15
McGill's Financial Aid Office assesses need-based bursaries for students who demonstrate financial hardship.
- Apply through myAwards on Minerva (McGill's student portal)
- Assessment considers Quebec AFE awards, family income, and cost of attendance
- Emergency aid available for sudden financial crises
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