General information
All funding opportunities specific to McGill are only available to McGill students.
Bursaries and awards are not exclusive. Apply to as many as you can.
You should also consider external awards offered privately. Find a list of specific awards and websites here.
Students receiving government aid who are awarded additional awards/bursaries should check with the Scholarships & Student Aid Office to determine whether they must report these awards, when/how they should be reported, and how this may affect their funding.
Enriched Educational Opportunities Bursaries (EEO)
Open to: All McGill undergraduate students.
The University has provided the Scholarships & Student Aid Office with special funding to pilot an Enriched Educational Opportunities (EEO) Program. The program will help students with the additional costs of the field study semester. Bursaries are non-repayable forms of financial assistance based on demonstrated financial need. Application open all year. For further details on how to apply, visit the Scholarships & Student Aid Office.
Student Field Semester Program Support Award
Open to: All McGill undergradutae students.
Award amount: Varies, up to $7,500.
Applications open: March 17, 2026 - Apply here.
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Final decisions issued: By the end of July 2026
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Science Field Study Awards
Open to: Science (BSc) and Arts & Science (BA & Sc) students.
Award amounts: Vary depending on the number of eligible students.
Applications open: No application process - amounts are offered automatically to eligible students.
Final decisions issued: By late fall of each year.
These awards are offered through the following funds:
Denise Emma Benzacar Field Study Awards: The Denise Emma Benzacar Field Study Awards were established by Denise (BSc '58) and Tom Dailey to help Faculty of Science students participating in the Faculty of Science Study Semesters, engaging in research at McGill Field Study Stations or taking part in field work as part of their academic curriculum.
David and Erica Davidovic Science Intern Award: The David and Erica Davidovic Science Intern Award was created in 2010 to benefit students studying abroad. The Davidovics recognize the value of out-of classroom learning experiences, particularly abroad.
Ronald I. Levine Fund: The Ronald I. Levine Fund was created to help support the field study programs in the Faculty of Science through initiatives that would enable the Faculty of Science to consistently improve upon the services it provides to students participating in the field study programs.
Irene Woods Field Study Awards: The Irene Woods Field Study Awards were established by Irene Woods (M.Sc. '66) to help Faculty of Science students participating in the Faculty of Science Study Semesters, engaging in research at McGill Field Study Stations or taking part in field work as part of their academic curriculum.
McGill Biology Student Union (MBSU) Bursary Fund
Open to: Biology students.
Award amount: Varies from $250-$1000 (depending on the number of applications).
Applications open: Contact MBSU for details.
Final decisions issued: Contact MBSU for details.
The McGill Biology Student Union (MBSU) Bursary fund is a merit-based bursary awarded to Biology students wishing to pursue field courses within the Department of Biology at McGill. The MBSU is committed to enhancing the quality of life in the study of life; we believe that field studies are integral to an education in biology, and we strive to make field courses more accessible to our students. Contact MBSU for more information.
Bieler School of Environment
- Vivian Lewin Field Study Endowment Award: Awarded to meritorious Bieler School of Environment (BSE) students. The award supports BSE students who wish to take a McGill recognized field study abroad program OR have a pre-arranged independent course or Honours project that involves field research abroad. For more information, contact raja.sengupta [at] mcgill.ca for detailed information www.mcgill.ca/environment/student-funding
- Bieler School of Environment Experiential Learning Fund (BELF): The Bieler School of Environment Experiential Learning Fund (BELF) provides versatile financial support for experiential learning opportunities outside the classroom that enhances student knowledge, practical skill development, or network-building in the field of environment. The fund is designed to fund unique, one-off experiences that might otherwise be difficult to support through existing programs, including specific training that may be required to access other training opportunities such as internships. More information here: https://www.mcgill.ca/environment/student-funding/belf
Les Offices Jeunesse Internationaux du Québec (LOJIQ)
If you are between 18 and 35 years old, Canadian citizen or permanent resident, and have been living in Quebec for at least one year, you may receive funding for your project. For additional information on this funding opportunity, visit the LOJIQ website.
Important Note on Privately Funded Awards through McGill
If you receive an award through McGill that is funded by a private donor, at the end of your field study semester, you will be asked to provide a picture (preferably in the field) and a thank you note to the donor. The thank you note should contain the following information:
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First paragraph: introduce yourself as the award recipient for (name of) award. Tell the donor where you are from and why you chose to study at McGill University.
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Second paragraph: talk about what you are studying and what you plan on doing once you graduate from McGill University. Talk about how the field study semester impacted your current/future decisions.
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Third paragraph: thank your benefactor for their generosity in setting up the award. Explain how the award helped you personally.
