Programme de bourses de la Fondation Mastercard à l’Université McGill
Depuis 2013, l’Université McGill participe au Programme de bourses de la Fondation Mastercard, qui lui permet d’offrir une formation universitaire de calibre mondial à des étudiantes et étudiants prometteurs d’Afrique subsaharienne. L’Université McGill est le seul établissement à offrir des cours intensifs de langue anglaise à certains participants issus de pays francophones avant le début de leur programme d’études.
Depuis le lancement du programme, l’Université a accueilli 50 boursiers et boursières en provenance de 16 pays.
À terme, le programme aura formé au-delà de 30 000 jeunes issus de milieux défavorisés. Cette prochaine génération de chefs de file, qui partagent une vision commune du changement et du leadership éthique, sera à même de catalyser des transformations sociales et économiques au sein de leur collectivité. Sur le plan institutionnel, le programme mettra au point des pratiques exemplaires permettant de trouver, de former et de mentorer des étudiantes et étudiants, et de faciliter leur transition du secondaire ou du collégial vers les études supérieures, puis le monde du travail.
Programme BRE Université McGill – Université du Ghana
Le programme Boursiers de la reine Elizabeth (BRE) a financé LINkIN-Ghana, un programme né d’une collaboration entre l’Université McGill et l’Université du Ghana dont l’objectif est de mieux outiller les chercheuses et chercheurs qui travaillent avec des agriculteurs, des entrepreneures, des leaders communautaires et des institutions locales en vue de trouver des solutions aux problèmes d’insécurité agricole, alimentaire et nutritionnelle.
Avenues for Global Engagement
McGill’s Global Engagement Strategic Framework is articulated through five avenues that translate the broader strategic themes into concrete areas of activity and collaboration. The objective is to create alignment across multiple avenues wherever possible, strengthening collaboration and building durable long-term institutional momentum.
Impactful International Research
McGill advances international research collaboration to address complex global challenges through multidisciplinary excellence and partnerships that span borders. This avenue supports the creation and dissemination of knowledge through global networks of scholars, research institutes, governments, and communities. Its aim is to strengthen McGill’s research impact while contributing solutions to aligned with McGill Strategic Research Priorities.
Global Citizenship
Global citizenship focuses on preparing students and scholars to thrive in an interconnected world. This includes student mobility, exchange, international learning opportunities, and experiences that foster intercultural understanding, global awareness, and leadership. Our goal is to ensure that McGill graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to contribute meaningfully across borders and cultures.
McGill’s Global Alumni Network
McGill’s global alumni community is one of its greatest strengths. This avenue focuses on strengthening lifelong relationships with alumni around the world and mobilizing this network to support mentorship, partnership development, philanthropy, recruitment, and institutional visibility. The global alumni network extends McGill’s reach and reinforces its long-term presence in key regions and sectors worldwide.
Meaningful International Partnerships
Strategic partnerships are central to McGill’s global presence. This avenue supports long-term collaborations with universities, governments, industry, international organizations, and community partners that align with McGill’s mission and values. These partnerships create opportunities across research, education, policy, innovation, and social impact while strengthening McGill’s institutional relationships worldwide.
Transnational Education
Transnational education expands access to McGill’s academic excellence beyond traditional campus boundaries. This includes collaborative programming, academic hubs, joint initiatives, hybrid education models, and new forms of international learning and research exchange. The aim is to broaden access to high-quality education while creating innovative pathways for collaboration and knowledge sharing across borders.
