When going abroad you can expect to incur costs such as airline tickets, accommodations and other living expenses – but don’t let this stop you from gaining an international experience. Explore the opportunities listed below to learn more about available funding. Find the best fit for your global learning opportunity!
Explore available funding
Mobility Bursary for Exchanges
The University recognizes that the additional costs of going on an exchange (students pay tuition to McGill to attend a bi-lateral partner host institution) may be difficult for some students to assume on their own. Thanks to the Quebec government’s Programme de mobilité international et de courts séjours à l’extérieur du Québec (PMICSE), McGill is able to help defray these costs for students who otherwise could not afford to participate. This program is based on demonstrated financial need.
McGill International Experience Awards
The McGill International Experience Awards (MIEA) were established in 2013 through a donation by Joseph Schull and Anna Yang. The MIEA include the Schull Yang International Experience Award and other awards supported by other donors and matched by Joseph Schull and Anna Yang.
The MIEA provide students with the opportunity to study abroad. Students are able to participate in academic activities that can range in length from one semester to a full academic year, including internships and field research trips, and courses abroad.
The MIEA benefit students in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Law, and all other faculties through the Office of the Deputy Provost (Student Life and Learning). Each faculty administers its own awards; we encourage you to browse through the website and discover the different opportunities available.
Enriched Educational Opportunities
For the purposes of this need-based bursary program, Enriched Educational Opportunities are high quality off-campus experiences that are officially recognized by your Faculty. EEO’s include field semesters, field courses, unpaid (or insufficiently paid) research or internship opportunities. They foster self-development and help students transition successfully to the workplace or graduate studies.
Canada Learning Initiative in China
The Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) connects Canadian university students with Chinese universities through unique study abroad programs. Participating in a CLIC program is a great way for Canadian students to have innovative and meaningful educational opportunities in China.
Killam Fellowships Program
The Killam Fellowships Program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate Canadian students to spend one semester or a full academic year studying at a university in the USA. Students may apply to either the direct exchange program or to the open competition, as they see fit.
- Direct Exchange (undergraduate registered at McGill university, paying their home fees, and attending the host university as an exchange visitor).
- Open Competition: self-placed visiting student (registering at the host university and paying host tuition fees).
McCall MacBain International Fellowships
The McCall MacBain International Fellowships aim to enable globally-minded young Canadians to develop strong intercultural competencies and ties to different regions of the world, and to cultivate creativity, resilience, independence, critical thinking and the ability to “stretch” outside of their comfort zones. Fellows spend a year abroad divided into three terms: language, academic and work/internship.
Mitacs
Mitacs initiatives for students and postdoctoral fellows at Canadian universities to do research abroad
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Globalink Research Award
12- to -24 week research project abroad |
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
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Accelerate International
16- to 24-week research project with an international industry partner |
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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RISE-Globalink Research Internship
10- to 12-week research project in Germany |
Undergraduate students
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Mitacs-JSPS Summer Program
10-week research project in Japan |
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
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Other Funding Opportunities (by country):
China
Germany
PURE Undergraduate Research Experience for Exchange Students at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
DAAD scholarship database for undergraduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, Post Docs, and faculty offers a wide range of scholarships and additional Information to help make Germany a reality.
