Scholarships and Funding
Max Bell School Scholarships
Financial accessibility is important to the Max Bell School and for that reason it is our pleasure to announce the Max Bell School will be awarding scholarships based on merit. Scholarship consideration is automatic for all applicants, unless otherwise specified. Several Max Bell School entrance scholarships will be available. This funding is being directly offered by the Max Bell School of Public Policy. The funding will be awarded to accepted students during their year attending the MPP program.
Scholarships for New Voices in Public Policy
Each year, the Max Bell School offers two special scholarships to incoming MPP students. The Scholarships for New Voices in Public Policy are granted to exceptional incoming Max Bell School MPP students who aspire in their professional careers to contribute to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. To apply, students must submit their CV and a one-page statement demonstrating their commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in their professional career, community engagement, or personal development. Applications should be submitted to Helen Aaron (helen.aaron [at] mcgill.ca) by June 1, 2024. Each scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is funded by the Max Bell School.
MPP In-Course Financial Aid
MPP students can apply for In-Course Financial Aid for modest, interest-free loans while in full-time studies on the basis of demonstrated financial need. Additional conditions may apply. The SSAO webpage outlines the steps for completing the application in Minerva and whether contacting the SSAO office for an appointment is required.
Laurentian Bank line of credit for Canadian residents
Get the financing you need and the flexibility you want with our Student Line of Credit. Offered exclusively to Master of Public Policy Program students, it offers a low interest rate and instant access to funds, all without the need for a co-borrower.
- Low interest rate: 6.7%
- Flexibility: Loan amounts from $1,500 to $40,000
- Easy repayment terms: Interest-only payments while enrolled; Upon program completion switch to a Principal & Interest term loan with a maximum of 7 years to repay
Contact an advisor at 514-284-3901 (Diane Rodrigue ext. 42508; Diane Tanguay ext. 42509; Jacques Tremblay ext. 42530) or at 1360 René-Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 0E7
Some conditions may apply. Please read your cost of borrowing declaration and your contract provided
when opening your student line of credit. Co-borrower will only be required if credit score is below the defined threshold.
External Funding
As a graduate student at McGill University, there is a strong possibility that you qualify for external funding. Below, you'll find a list of opportunities for external funding for which Max Bell MPP students may be eligible. McGill also offers a series of information sessions and workshops on applications to external agencies.
Title |
Value |
Eligibility |
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Scholarship |
Varies |
Kenyan students. |
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African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Program Scholarship |
Varies |
Students from sub-Saharan Africa. |
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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme Website Grant and loan |
Varies |
See website for eligible countries.
|
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Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) Scholarships |
Varies |
Blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians.
|
|
Scholarship |
$5,000 |
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a permanent disability. |
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Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) Scholarship |
Up to $15,900
|
Students from ASEAN member states. |
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Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarships Program Scholarship |
$7,200 - $9,700
|
See website for eligible countries.
|
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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Fellowships and Awards Program Multiple Awards |
$5,000 |
For female applicants. |
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Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program Scholarship |
Varies
|
Employed nationals from developing countries of La Francophonie. |
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Canadian Hearing Services National Scholarship Program Scholarship |
$1,000 - $3,000
|
Canadian students who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing.
|
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Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association (CIBPA) Bursary Program Bursary |
$1,000 - $4,500
|
Canadian citizens who are residents of Quebec and of Italian origin. |
|
Canadian Japanese Mennonite Scholarships Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international students studying at a Canadian university in Canada. |
|
Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students Grant/Award |
$2,000
|
Indigenous students. |
|
Loans |
Varies |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
|
Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award Award |
$3,000
|
Previous McGill students who actively foster the inclusion of Muslims in Quebec and Canada. |
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Cenovus Indigenous Scholarship program Scholarship |
$3,500
|
Indigenous students.
|
|
CNIB Post-Secondary Scholarships Scholarship |
Up to $5000 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are blind or partially sighted. |
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Crohn’s and Colitis Canada - AbbVie IBD Scholarship Program Scholarship |
Up to $5,000
|
Canadian citizens and permanent residents living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. |
|
Award |
$10,000
|
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
|
Delta Kappa Gamma World Fellowship
|
$4,000 (USD)
|
Applicants must be female and cannot be a citizen or landed immigrant of Canada or the United States or a Delta Kappa Gamma member. |
|
Delta Upsilon Memorial Scholarship Scholarship
|
Up to $5,000 |
Students who completed an undergraduate degree at McGill and apply for the Mackenzie King Open Scholarship are considered for the Delta Upsilon scholarship. |
|
Multiple scholarships |
$3,000 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
|
$7,200 - $9,700 |
See website for eligible countries. |
|
|
Scholarship |
$2,000
|
Residents of Canada who have recently been treated for cancer. |
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Eshal & Amani Scholarship For Persons with Disabilities Scholarship |
$3,000
|
Muslim students with a disability. |
|
Scholarship |
$5,000 - $30,000 (USD) |
Mexican citizens. |
|
Gaulin Foundation - Sarah Gaulin Memorial Scholarship Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a documented mental illness. |
|
Gillis Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship Scholarship |
$4,000
|
Indigenous students who are aspiring journalists.
|
|
Global Affairs Canada - International Scholarship Opportunities for Canadians Multiple scholarships |
Varies |
Canadian students. |
|
Government Finance Officers Association: Goldberg-Miller Public Finance Scholarship Scholarship |
$20,000 |
Graduate program students preparing for a career in state and local government finance. |
|
Government Finance Officers Association Scholarship: Minorities In Government Finance Scholarship Scholarship |
$10,000
|
Minority students in a course of study preparing for a career in state or local government finance. |
|
Helen Bassett Commemorative Student Award Award |
$1,000
|
Indigenous women, gender-diverse or two-spirit people under 31 years of age.
|
|
John Williamson Frederick Peacock Memorial Scholarship Scholarship |
$5,000
|
Students who completed an undergraduate degree at McGill and apply for the Mackenzie King Open Scholarship are considered for the John Williamson Frederick Peacock scholarship. |
|
Jose Amaujaq Kusugak Scholarship Program Scholarship |
$5,000
|
Individuals enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. |
|
Bursary |
$1,000 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents. |
|
KPMG’s Indigenous Student Awards Bursaries, scholarships, awards |
Varies
|
Indigenous students. |
|
Leadership, Opportunity, Unity Diversity (LOUD) - Scholarships Scholarship |
$2,500
|
Canadian LGBTQ+ students.
|
|
Libyan-North American Scholarship Program (LNASP) Scholarship |
Undisclosed
|
Libyan students completing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate work in North America. |
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Lorraine Allison Memorial Scholarship Application Scholarship |
$3,000
|
Graduate students studying Northern issues. |
|
Scholarship |
$2,000
|
Students with lupus. |
|
Mackenzie King Open Scholarships Scholarship |
$8,500 - $10,500 |
Graduates of any Canadian university, including international students. |
|
Bursary |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
Canadian citizens affected by an impaired driving crash. |
|
Makivik Scholarship Fund for Nunavik Beneficiaries Scholarship |
Varies |
Inuit Beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement.
|
|
Margaret McNamara Educational Grants for African Women Grant |
Varies, up to $15,000
|
African women studying in Canada.
|
|
Scholarships |
Varies
|
Muslim students. |
|
Scholarship |
Tuition and fees, a living stipend of $2,000 a month, & enrichment program |
The MPP at the Max Bell School of Public Policy is an eligible program at McGill for the McCall MacBain Scholarship based on character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity. |
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McGill University and Indspire: Indigenous Student Financial Assistance Bursaries, awards, and scholarships |
$1,000 - $10,000 |
Indigenous students.
|
|
McGill University Financial Aid for Graduate Students Loans, bursaries, and other funding |
Varies |
McGill graduate students.
|
|
Montreal Lakeshore University Women’s Club (MLUWC) Scholarships Scholarship |
$2,000 |
Female Canadian citizens or permanent residents that are residents of Montreal’s West Island. |
|
Awards |
Up to $5000 |
Canadian citizens and permanent residents with a permanent disability. |
|
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Scholarship |
Up to $12,500 |
Based upon demonstrated need.
|
|
Pursue Your Passion Scholarship Scholarship |
Varies
|
Canadian students currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder. |
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RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth Scholarship |
Up to $10,000
|
First nations, Inuit, and Metis students from Canada. |
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Royal Canadian Legion Masters Scholarship Scholarship |
$15,000 each year for two years |
Master’s level students specializing in research related to Veterans and their families. |
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grants, scholarships, fellowships |
Varies |
Research in humanities & social sciences. |
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Soroptimist Foundation of Canada - Grants for Women Award Grants |
$8,500 |
Female Canadian citizens or permanent residents. |
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St. Andrew's Society of Montreal - Educational Aid Bursaries |
Varies |
Scottish background and resident of Quebec. |
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Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation Fellowships for Excellence in Graduate Education Fellowship |
$34,000
|
Greek students enrolled at McGill with a first class CGPA. |
|
Storwell Self Storage’s Foster Children Bursary Bursary |
$2,000 |
Canadian or American citizens or permanent residents who have been in the Canadian or American foster care program. |
|
Sponsorship program |
Varies
|
Refugee students in Canada from Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda. |
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EDUCanada Study in Canada Scholarships Scholarships |
$10,200 - $12,700
|
See website for eligible countries.
|
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World Bank Scholarships Program - Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJWBGSP) Scholarship |
Tuition, stipend, travel and health insurance
|
Mid-career professionals. |
Learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
*Tuition fees are subject to gradual increases; in such cases the information will be reflected on this website.
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