McCall Fellowship 2027 provides undergraduate students with an international year-long study and work experience, offering up to CAD $30,000 to support travel, living, language courses, and medical allowances. The McCall Fellowship helps students build intercultural ties, develop independence, and gain academic and professional perspectives through study, internships, volunteering, and local hosting abroad.
The program is administered by the McCall MacBain Foundation and is offered to students from McGill, McMaster, Dalhousie, and the University of Manitoba, as well as current holders of the MacBain Niagara Falls and McCall Huron County scholarships. Fellows study at a host institution for one year and receive support including tuition waiver through their home university.
McCall Fellowship Benefits
- Students will receive up to CAD $30,000 to fund their expenses of studying abroad.
- The tuition fee will be waived through their home university.
- The program includes travel and establishment stipend, language course allowance, and medical allowance.
- Students will also receive a country contact.
- Fellows will receive a monthly living stipend during the academic and language terms.
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McCall Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Students must be aged 19-24 years old.
- Applicants must be enrolled at McGill, McMaster, Dalhousie, or the University of Manitoba; or be holders of a MacBain Niagara Falls or McCall Huron County scholarship.
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a first-entry undergraduate program.
- Students should have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (8.0 if at McMaster University).
- Students should have completed minimum 3 academic terms before departure (for degree programs of 4 or more years).
- Students should have completed minimum 2 academic terms before departure (for degree programs of less than 4 years).
- Applicants must have not yet met the requirements to graduate before the departure.
- Candidates should be in good standing with their university, academically and otherwise.
- Students should have not left Canada without parents to participate in a travel, work, volunteer, or study abroad experience independently in a new language or culture for 8 or more months during the last 3 years.
How to Apply for McCall Fellowship
- First login or register your account.
- Start the online application.
- Select the program name.
- Answer the eligibility questions.
- Provide your contact information and family information.
- Enter your education details.
- Mention scholarships, awards, and distinctions.
- Enter your academic or career interests.
- Provide details of your community and extra-curricular activities.
- Write about your work / co-op / internship / entrepreneurial and other experiences.
- Provide short answers to the questions.
- Explain your statement of intent.
- Mention your MMIF reference.
- Upload the required documents.
- Read and agree to the waiver statements.
- Answer personal conduct questions.
- Select how did you hear about this fellowship.
- Submit your application.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 6 January 2027. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the McCall Fellowship Scholarship. These answers cover benefits, eligibility, deadlines, application steps, and program details based on the official information.
What is the McCall Fellowship Scholarship?
The McCall Fellowship is a year-long international program administered by the McCall MacBain Foundation that sends eligible undergraduate students to study and undertake internships or work placements in different countries. Fellows live with local hosts, volunteer, and receive financial support including stipends, travel allowances, and a tuition waiver through their home university.
Who can apply for the McCall Fellowship?
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in a first-entry undergraduate program at McGill, McMaster, Dalhousie, or the University of Manitoba, or be current holders of a MacBain Niagara Falls or McCall Huron County scholarship. Candidates must be aged 19-24 and in good standing with their university.
What are the academic requirements?
Students should have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or 8.0 if at McMaster University). They must have completed at least three academic terms before departure for four-year programs, or two terms for shorter programs, and must not have met graduation requirements before departure.
What financial support does the fellowship provide?
Fellows receive up to CAD $30,000 to fund study abroad expenses. The program provides a monthly living stipend during academic and language terms, travel and establishment stipends, a language course allowance, and a medical allowance. Tuition fees are waived through the fellow’s home university.
How long is the fellowship program?
The McCall Fellowship program duration is one year. During this year, fellows study at a host institution, complete an internship or work placement, live with local hosts, and participate in volunteer activities and cultural immersion.
Are there restrictions on prior travel experience?
Yes. Applicants should not have left Canada without parents to independently participate in travel, work, volunteer, or study abroad experiences in a new language or culture for eight or more months during the last three years, as stated in the eligibility criteria.
What is the application process?
Applicants must register or log in to the online portal, start the application, select the program, answer eligibility and personal questions, provide education and contact details, list scholarships and distinctions, describe activities and experiences, provide short answers and a statement of intent, mention an MMIF reference, upload documents, agree to waivers, and submit the application.
When is the application deadline?
The official program deadline is January 6, 2027, at 4:00 PM EST (Canada time). Applicants should submit all materials and complete the online application before this date and time.
Which universities’ students are eligible to apply?
Students enrolled at McGill University, McMaster University, Dalhousie University, and the University of Manitoba are eligible. Current holders of the MacBain Niagara Falls and McCall Huron County scholarships are also eligible to apply.
Where can I find the official application link?
The official application and program information are provided on the McCall MacBain Foundation website. The program page linked in the source is: https://www.mccallmacbain.org/what-we-support/our-scholarships-fellowships/mccall-macbain-international-fellowships/#application-process-and-timeline
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