Opportunities that open doors

A McGill education is an extraordinary force for change. For students from all nations, cultures and backgrounds, it opens doors to futures never imagined. Our goal is to ensure that no qualified student is denied a McGill education for economic reasons, while we expand the range of perspectives on our campuses and maximize opportunities for the exchange of ideas within a vibrant intellectual community.

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Removing financial barriers for McGill’s students

Building upon the leadership and vision behind the McCall MacBain Scholarships, we will create new opportunities for talented students from all backgrounds to study at McGill without financial barriers, bringing an even richer range of minds to learn and discover together.

Two young women in conversation with sunset reflecting theme Opportunities that Change Lives at McGill

Enhancing graduate and postdoctoral fellowships

Attracting and supporting the finest young research minds through competitive funding for graduate and postdoctoral students.

Supporting Indigenous education and success

Building support mechanisms and programs aimed at expanding our Indigenous student population and professoriate, creating a welcoming campus environment that explores and celebrates Indigeneity, and forging mutually enriching collaborations with Indigenous communities.

Indigenous graduate receiving her diploma from McGill Principal, Suzanne Fortier

Best in the West program

Since its creation in 2008, the Best in the West student awards program has allowed a growing number of bright young people from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to realize their dream of studying at McGill.

The McGill Students and Scholars at Risk Fund

Creating opportunities for international students and scholars/ researchers who have been displaced by humanitarian crises to pursue their studies, research, or academic careers at McGill, in an environment of safety and stability.