Applying for Entrance Scholarships University of McGill and Western University Scholarships

Applying for Entrance Scholarships

All first-time university students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program are automatically considered for a one-year scholarship if they meet the minimum academic requirements.

These scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic achievement.

How to apply for major entrance scholarships
After you submit your application for admission to McGill, you will receive an email acknowledging your application.
This email will provide you with your:

• McGill ID number

• PIN used to log on to Minerva

1. Log on to Minerva and go to: Applicant > Apply for Major Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship. Here is a  sample preview of the application form  (PDF). If you applied only to Law, you won’t receive a PIN to log on to Minerva. Contact the Law admissions office to apply for a Major Entrance scholarship.

You will be prompted to provide specific information which may include some or all of the following:

• A factual list of your school activities and community/volunteer involvement for the last three academic years (including athletic/artistic and other activities)

• A general essay either on a contemporary or historical figure that influenced/inspired you, or on a memorable event/experience which provided you with a new outlook on life

• A one-page letter of reference that you have written – for yourself – in the third person

Concerning grades and transcripts, please see McGill's Admission site.

• For applicants from high schools outside Canada and the U.S.A.: upload all your transcripts to Minerva.

• For US high school applicants (from a school located in the U.S.A.): self-report your grades in Minerva.

• Rest of Canada applicants: self-report your grades in Minerva.

• Ontario and Quebec applicants: wait for the marks from Ontario and Quebec governments.

Your referees or school administrator must email your reference letters (and statements of rank, only if available) to scholarships@mcgill.ca (and quote your McGill ID number). These documents must be:

• typed on official letterhead stationery

• duly signed and converted to PDF

Deadlines and documentation

Applications for major scholarships are reviewed by members of the selection committees that determine the finalists. Finalists may be interviewed.

Students who apply for, but do not receive, a major scholarship will automatically be considered for a one-year scholarship. No additional application is required.

The supporting documentation required to apply for major entrance scholarships varies according to region, as do the deadlines for submission. Please refer to the following chart to find out what and when you need to submit:

Western University Entrance Scholarships

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