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International Universities
Leading
with
Purpose
“The global challenges we face Scholarship
as a society need the energy and Program
entrepreneurial spirit of McCall MacBain
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are about much
Scholars. Through this scholarship more than financial support. We believe in the
power of community. This program brings together
program, they’ll have opportunities to a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with
purpose – individuals who have demonstrated
deepen their knowledge, develop their leadership potential and an inner drive to make a
positive impact in other people’s lives.
leadership skills, and create meaningful While scholars will go on to work on a broad
connections that will enable them to range of challenges in different sectors, they
share a vision for the kind of leaders they want
bring about positive change.” to be: leaders who serve others with integrity
and humility, who are committed to continual
learning and bridge-building, and who take bold,
— JOHN MCCALL MACBAIN meaningful risks.
McCall MacBain Scholars pursue fully funded
master’s and professional degrees at McGill
University in Montréal, Canada. The scholarship
covers tuition and fees for the full normal duration
of the academic program, a living stipend of
$2,000 CAD per month during academic terms,
and a relocation grant for moving to Montréal.
The McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s first
comprehensive, leadership-driven scholarships for master’s and
professional degree studies.
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Funded in perpetuity, the McCall MacBain Scholarships are the
• Bi-weekly leadership seminars
result of a $200-million gift by John and Marcy McCall MacBain
• Peer-led leadership lab
and their Foundation in 2019. At the time, it was the largest
• Case studies with guest speakers
single donation in Canadian history.
The McCall MacBain Foundation’s mission is to improve the CONNECT WITH MENTORS,
welfare of humanity by providing scholarships and other ADVISORS & COACHES
educational opportunities that nurture transformational • Experienced mentor
leadership, and by investing in evidence-based strategies to • Professional coaching
address climate change, preserve the natural environment, and • Advisors for specific conversations
improve health outcomes. The Foundation is a Second-Century
EXPAND KNOWLEDGE
Founder of the Rhodes Trust, aiding its global expansion since
2013, and the Second Decade Founder of the Mandela Rhodes • Skills intensives and workshops
Scholarships in South Africa. • Principal’s Lecture
• Optional language learning
Leadership Skills Meaningful
Development Connections
McCall MacBain Scholars participate in an Every scholar is matched with a supportive and
intensive leadership development program to experienced mentor, a professional coach, a faculty
learn how to tackle complex challenges and advisor, and other advisors. These individuals
deepen their impact. Together, they develop challenge McCall MacBain Scholars to reach their
their understanding of themselves, of others, goals and set new ones, while introducing them to a
and of the systems that affect us all. broader network of people.
During bi-weekly seminars, scholars review and Our mentors are leaders in business, academia,
discuss interdisciplinary leadership cases. The government, and the social services sector. They are
case studies allow students to learn about and matched with scholars based on individual goals,
discuss different types of leadership challenges. interests, and areas for growth.
Case studies include crisis communication,
Coaching begins with an individual strengths
design thinking, innovation, negotiation,
assessment, followed by monthly one-on-one
networking, and more. Guest speakers are
meetings with a coach. Faculty advisors support our
invited to share their insights with the group.
scholars’ overall transition to the McGill community.
Each seminar includes a leadership lab, where In addition, community advisors are introduced for
scholars seek constructive feedback and ideas specific conversations.
from their peers regarding a real-life leadership
challenge they have faced.
Mentor Profile: Joanne Liu
“These students have a wide Dr. Joanne Liu is a Canadian pediatric emergency
room physician, former International President of
range of experiences and Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders
interests, and that diversity (MSF), and a professor at McGill’s School of Population
and Global Health. A graduate of the McGill Medicine
of perspective will be
class of 1991, Joanne first joined MSF in 1996, working
fundamental to their shared with Malian refugees in Mauritania. Since then, she
learning experience as McCall has provided and coordinated emergency medical
aid across the globe, whether it be resulting from
MacBain Scholars.”
natural disasters like tsunamis or earthquakes or viral
outbreaks such as Ebola in 2014. As a member of the
— NATASHA SAWH, DEAN Independent Panel on Pandemic Preparedness and
OF THE MCCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPS Response, Joanne has been contributing to a set of
comprehensive recommendations to protect people
from future outbreaks. Recently, she was conferred an
Honorary Fellowship by the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine.
McGill University Open to All Disciplines
McGill is an exceptional place for students to broaden their “Think about the scholarships McCall MacBain Scholars may pursue a diverse array of Explore McGill programs:
academic paths at McGill, from history to music to physics and mcgill.ca/gradapplicants
horizons, deepen their perspective, and become an expert in
as an exceptional opportunity
their chosen field. The university is ranked 27th among the top much more. Collectively, the faculties and departments below
universities globally. It has a bold history of research and an not only to get a great offer over 150 eligible masters and professional programs
international student body. education, but to broaden compatible with the scholarship.
your view on the world and to
• Over 1,600 tenured faculty members AGRICULTURAL & EDUCATION Biostatistics
take an active part in shaping
researching and teaching in graduate ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Educational & Counselling Communication Sciences &
the world. Think about it as Agricultural Economics Psychology Disorders
programs Epidemiology, Biostatistics &
the best launching pad you Animal Science Integrated Studies in Education
Occupational Health
Bioresource Engineering Kinesiology & Physical Education
• Cutting-edge facilities housed in more than can have into the future.” Biotechnology
Human Genetics
Medical Physics
Food Science & Agricultural ENGINEERING
100 research institutes and centres across Chemistry
Medicine, Experimental
— SUZANNE FORTIER,
Architecture Medicine, Family
two campuses PRINCIPAL & VICE-CHANCELLOR,
Human Nutrition Bioengineering Medicine (MDCM)
Natural Resource Sciences Chemical Engineering
MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Microbiology & Immunology
Parasitology
• Dynamic learning experiences and Plant Science
Civil Engineering & Applied Nursing
Mechanics Otolaryngology
professional development opportunities Electrical & Computer Pathology
Engineering Pharmacology & Therapeutics
ARTS Mechanical Engineering Physical & Occupational Therapy
Anthropology Mining & Materials Engineering Physiology
Art History Urban Planning Psychiatry
Communication Studies Surgery, Experimental
East Asian Studies
Economics INTERFACULTY MUSIC
English Biological & Biomedical
French Language & Literature Music (Performance, Research)
Engineering
History & Classical Studies Integrated Program in
Information Studies Neuroscience
International Development SCIENCE
Islamic Studies Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences
Jewish Studies LAW Biology
Languages, Literatures & Cultures Chemistry
Linguistics Law (BCL/JD, LLM) Computer Science
Philosophy: Bioethics Earth & Planetary Sciences
Political Science Geography
Public Policy MANAGEMENT Mathematics & Statistics
Quebec Studies Business Administration (MBA) Physics
Religious Studies Management: Analytics Psychology
Social Studies of Medicine Management: Finance
Social Work Management: Retail
Sociology Graduate certificates, executive
master’s programs, PhDs,
MEDICINE & qualifying-year studies, joint
DENTAL MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES degree programs, and programs
ORAL HEALTH SCIENCES that are normally delivered online
Anatomy & Cell Biology
are examples of programs not
Dental Medicine (DMD) Biochemistry
covered.
Dental Sciences Bioethics
First “When you read the
qualifications, it’s so easy to
Global Cohort feel like someone out there
is more qualified than you.
September 2023 will mark the arrival of But the application helps you
the first global cohort of McCall MacBain
Scholars, following two years of Canadian-
appreciate just how much
only applications. The expanded cohort will you’ve accomplished.
consist of 20 Canadians and 10 international You learn so much about
students.
yourself through the process
With most McCall MacBain Scholars pursuing
– just apply!”
multi-year master’s or professional degrees,
up to 75 scholars will be studying on campus
at any given time. — NICO WALTENBURY, CLASS OF 2021
ADMISSIONS
Our selection committees look for
exceptional students who strive to engage
Discover what it’s like to study in positive change by taking on meaningful
in Montréal: leadership roles.
mccallmacbain.ca/montreal Applicants must meet the minimum degree
and language requirements for McGill
master’s program admission. They must
also meet the requirements for the McGill
program(s) they list in their scholarship
application.
Montréal, Canada
Montréal is one of the top student destinations in the world, known for
its open, creative culture and exceptional quality of life. It’s the second- SELECTION CRITERIA:
The City of Montréal is known
largest city in Canada with direct flights to 130+ cities worldwide. as Tiohti:áke in Kanien’kéha, and
Mooniyang in Anishinaabemowin.
Exceptional character
• #1 student city in North America
It is the traditional and unceded
territory of the Kanien’keha:ka
Community engagement
• Unique, colourful neighbourhoods
(Mohawk), a place which has long
served as a site of meeting and
Leadership potential
• Multilingual with an eclectic blend of
exchange amongst nations.
Entrepreneurial spirit
North American and European culture Academic strength
Intellectual curiosity
Application Process Interviews
The McCall MacBain Scholarship application is APPLICATION OPENS Volunteers in Canada and around the world REGIONAL INTERVIEWS
comprehensive and includes two reference forms. June 2022 contribute their time to help select scholars.
For international applicants, the online application Candidates will be interviewed in
APPLICATION CLOSES
Regional interviews will be conducted online in the world region where they attend
will be available from early June to late August. International Applicants: August 25
October and November for applicants outside of
2022
Canadian & U.S. Applicants: September 21 or attended university. Our seven
UNIVERSIT Y ENDORSEMENT Canada and the United States. At these interviews, international selection committees
Current students and recent graduates must earn MCGILL ADMISSIONS OPEN more than 200 Canadian and international semi- represent the following regions:
the endorsement of their university. Guidance will be September (timelines vary by program) finalists will be invited to reflect on their personal
experiences, volunteer and leadership contributions, East Asia, Southeast Asia & Oceania
available in the online application. REGIONAL INTERVIEWS
and goals.
International Applicants: October - November Europe & UK
MCGILL ADMISSIONS Canadian & U.S. Applicants: November - December
The interviewers may include business executives,
Latin America & the Caribbean
This scholarship application is separate from and MCGILL APPLICATIONS CLOSE academics, public servants, and other active
earlier than McGill graduate admissions. Since December (for scholarship finalists) community leaders. Collectively, they will have Middle East, North Africa,
program admission timelines and requirements vary, professional or personal connections to the world Central Asia & Russia
applicants are strongly encouraged to research the FINAL INTERVIEWS region for which they are conducting interviews.
South Asia
2023
ones that interest them. March
Afterwards, up to 50 Canadian and 30 international
Applicants must apply directly to McGill programs by finalists will be invited to Montréal for final interviews. Sub-Saharan Africa
the program deadline, or in December 2022 at the Travel and accommodation costs are covered for
United States
latest if selected for McCall MacBain Scholarship final CLASSES BEGIN participation in final interviews.
interviews. September 2023*
Candidates who participate in interviews are eligible
*It is also possible to apply for eligible programs for additional awards. Up to 20 Finalist Awards
that start in the summer (May - August 2023). of $20,000 CAD will be offered to international
applicants attending final interviews in Montréal.
Interviewer Profile: Patrick Pichette
Patrick Pichette has over 30 years of financial
and operating expertise. He has led world-class
companies like Google, McKinsey, Sprint Canada
and Bell Canada to break through the complexities
of ‘hyper-growth’ and digital transformations.
As CFO of Google from 2008 to 2015, he took
an active part in Google’s growth agenda and
ultimately supported the creation of the Alphabet
structure. Patrick now sits on the Board of Twitter
and Lightspeed POS Inc, where he serves as
Chairman of the Board. In addition, he has been
an independent investor, advisor and board
member to a number of startups and innovation
networks around the world. Patrick, an active
environmentalist through his Kenauk Project,
holds an MA from Oxford, where he attended as a
Rhodes Scholar, and a BBA from UQAM.
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