McGill Graduate Mobility Award 2027

Overview

McGill University in Montreal offers the Graduate Mobility Award (typically CAD 5,000 to CAD 10,000 per year) and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill (full coverage for African students) as its two main international graduate scholarship streams. The 2027 cycle deadline is 15 February 2027 for Mobility Awards; Mastercard Scholars Program has its own earlier deadline.

Benefits

• Graduate Mobility Award: CAD 5,000 to CAD 10,000 per year toward tuition.
• For McGill Mastercard Foundation Scholars (African students): full tuition, living stipend, accommodation, return travel, leadership programming.
• Compatible with McGill internal scholarships and external funding.
• Recognition as a McGill International Graduate Scholar.
• Active McGill international student community across 150 countries.

Eligibility

• International student (not Canadian or permanent resident).
• Enrolled or admitted to a McGill Masters thesis-based or PhD programme.
• Maintaining good academic standing (typically 3.3 GPA or higher on McGill’s 4.0 scale).
• For the Mastercard Foundation track: African national, demonstrated financial need, leadership track record.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your chosen McGill Masters thesis or PhD programme through McGill’s online graduate portal.
2. The Graduate Mobility Award is assessed automatically alongside admission for eligible international graduate students.
3. For the McGill Mastercard Foundation Scholars track: complete the additional Mastercard Scholars application by the earlier deadline (typically December 2026).
4. Submit your graduate application before 15 February 2027 for September 2027 entry.
5. Scholarship decisions arrive with or shortly after your McGill admission decision.