Financial aid
McGill sources
- McGill Major Fellowships: MSc and PhD students currently registered are eligible to apply. Tenure of Major fellowships is restricted to students registered full-time in the 2nd year of a Master's programme, or through to the PhD year 5. Notice of applications and deadlines will be available in October - see the McGill Fellowships and Award Calendar for further information.
- Differential Fee Waiver: MSc and PhD students currently registered full-time are eligible to apply.
Please note: MSc and PhD students currently registered must apply to an outside granting agency in order to be eligible McGill awards. The deadlines for these agencies vary, but are typically in the Fall. Diploma students are not eligible for McGill awards.
Other sources
Forms are available also on internet for most agencies. See the Graduate Studies Office Fellowship and Awards Calendar.
Selected links to outside agencies:
Check the listing in the calendar for other agencies and foundations.
Note: For applications for funding requiring a signature, students must make an appointment for a brief meeting with the Chair of the Department (if the Chair is not available, with the Director of Graduate Studies) at least one week prior to the deadline. If other signatures are required, call the respective faculty member(s) also at least one week prior to the deadline.
Application deadlines are subject to change. Students are strongly advised to enquire early about these dates.