Entrance Scholarships are awarded to students entering McGill University for the first time to undertake their first full-time undergraduate degree program. Transfer, Mature, Diploma, Exchange, Special, Part-time and Visiting students are not eligible for consideration. Awards range in value from $3,000 to $10,000. Eligibility is based solely on academic achievement, outstanding academic achievement as well as leadership qualities in school and community activities.
McGill Entrance Scholarships and Awards :
ALMA MATER SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1982 by generous contributions to the Alma Mater Fund from many graduates who designated their gifts to the area of scholarships and student aid. Awarded to students with outstanding merit proceeding to degrees in any faculty. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
CHARLIE BAILLIE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by the trustees of the Martlet Foundation to honour the exceptional commitment of Charlie Baillie as head coach of the McGill football team from 1979 to 2001. Available to students entering undergraduate degree programs on the basis of high academic standing and qualifying as candidates for the intercollegiate football team. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid on the recommendation of the Martlet Foundation Scholarships Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000; renewable.
SHEILA BAILLIE SCHOLARSHIPS IN ARCHITECTURE
Established in 2001 by Gerald Hatch, B.Eng. 1944, and Sheila Baillie, B.Arch. 1946, in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the latter’s graduation from the School of Architecture. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to outstanding students entering the B.Sc. (Arch.) program. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and/or school activities.
Value: minimum $5,000 each; renewable.
SIR EDWARD BEATTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1927 by the late Sir Edward Beatty, former Chancellor of the University. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to students entering the Faculty of Arts or Science and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
MAX BELL SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2000 by the Max Bell Foundation of Calgary in memory of George Maxwell (Max) Bell (1912-1972), B.Com. 1932, Governor of McGill University from 1962-1971, businessman, oilman, newspaper publisher, sportsman and philanthropist. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid with a preference to students from Western Canada.
Value: minimum $5,000; renewable.
BARRIE BIRKS MEMORIAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by the Birks Family Foundation and gifts donated in memory of Barrie Birks, B.A. 1970, a distinguished business leader, former Governor of the University and Chairman of the Alma Mater Fund. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to an outstanding student entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities.
Value: minimum $3,000; renewable.
HENRY BIRKS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1986 by Henry Birks & Sons Limited. Awarded to a student entering the first year of the undergraduate program in Metals and Materials Engineering. The award is made solely on the basis of merit among entrants with outstanding academic achievement in their pre-university programs. Tenable for one year only and awarded to a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident with at least one year’s residence in Canada. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid on the recommendation of the Department of Mining, Metals and
Materials Engineering.
Value: $2,000.
FRANK AND HELEN BOGERT ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2001 by Frank G. Bogert, B.Eng. 1942, and Helen Bogert for outstanding students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: minimum $2,000 each; renewable.
HUGH M. BROCK SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1992 by a generous bequest from Hugh M. Brock, B.Sc.(Eng) 1928, for students entering any undergraduate degree program. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
TONY CHEUNG ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by Tony Cheung for outstanding students entering the Faculty of Engineering. While academic standing is of primary importance, qualities of leadership in community and school activities will also be considered. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: $5,000; renewable.
CONSUMERS PACKAGING INC./FRANK P. JONES EDUCATION AWARDS
Open to children or wards of employees and retired employees of Consumers Packaging Inc. entering full-time degree programs at McGill University. Students who are admitted to the University may apply for $1,900 awards which are renewable provided satisfactory standing is maintained. Students who are admitted with an average of 80% or better may apply for $2,600 scholarships which are renewable provided that a sessional grade point average of at least 3.00 is maintained. In addition to the awards, recipients will be given travel allowances each year in the amount of $1,200 for those from British Columbia, $900 for those from the Atlantic provinces and $600 for those from Ontario. Applications must be submitted by June 1st.
Value: $1,900 or $2,600 each.
LINDSAY COOK SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by Lindsay Cook, B.A. 1975, for an outstanding student entering any full-time undergraduate degree program. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: $3,000; renewable.
MARY COPPIN ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Two scholarships, established in 2002 by Mary Coppin, B.A. 1937, for outstanding students entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Arts. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: $3,000 and 5,000; renewable.
MARY POWELL CULVER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2002 by Mary P. Culver, B.Sc. 1947, for an outstanding student entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Science. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: $3,000; renewable.
D’ARCY M. DOHERTY SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2001 by the Uplands Charitable Foundation in honour of D’Arcy M. Doherty, B.Com. 1931, for outstanding students entering any full-time undergraduate degree. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid.
Value: minimum $2,000; renewable.
GEORGE HERRICK DUGGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS (DOMINION BRIDGE CORPORATION)
Open to employees, and their children, of Dominion Bridge Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary companies. Awarded on the basis of high academic standing and renewable until completion of a first undergraduate degree provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the University Committee on Scholarship and Student Aid. Candidates should provide proof of eligibility to the Scholarships Office. If in a given year there are no applicants meeting all of the conditions for eligibility, the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid may consider other undergraduate students for these scholarships.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
GRACE FAIRLEY TRAFALGAR SCHOLARSHIP
Founded in 1913 by friends and former pupils of the late Miss Grace Fairley, to signalize her long and faithful service to education as head of the Trafalgar Institute. Tenable for one year only and awarded to a former graduate of Trafalgar School who obtains high marks for admission to any full-time undergraduate degree course.
Value: $1,500.
NARCISSA FARRAND (MRS. N. PETTES) SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1914 by Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Truell, of Sweet Acre, Knowlton, Quebec. Awarded to candidates from the Eastern Townships who obtain high marks for admission to any full-time degree course and who have had their domicile in the Eastern Townships for at least five years. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
FRIENDS OF MCGILL, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1999 by The Friends of McGill University, Inc. in the USA. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to outstanding students entering any undergraduate degree program. Preference is given to U.S. citizens. Renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: $5,000 each.
D. LORNE GALES SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1992 by the Friends of McGill University, Inc. to honour the late D. Lorne Gales, B.A. 1932, B.C.L. 1935, LL.D. 1979, for his long service to the Friends of McGill. Available for students entering any undergraduate degree program, with a preference to U.S. citizens. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
JOAN AND CONRAD HARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIPS
Established with contributions from University staff, family and friends who wished to honour and recognize the service of Conrad F. Harrington (B.A. 1933, B.C.L. 1936, LL.D. (Hon.) 1984, as Chancellor of the University from 1976 to 1983, and with gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Harrington themselves. Available to students with outstanding academic merit entering a full-time undergraduate degree program in the Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering, Law, Management or Medicine. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
THORNLEY W. HART SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1991 by the Friends of McGill University, Inc. in memory of the late Thornley W. Hart (B.Com. 1937), past president of the Friends of McGill, and in recognition of his desire for greater understanding between Canada and the United States. Available for students entering any undergraduate degree program, with a preference to U.S. citizens. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
MURRAY HAYES SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1998 through a generous gift from John Dobson, B.Com. 1949, LL.D. 1996, in honour of the induction of Murray Hayes, B.Com. 1949, into the McGill Sports Hall of Fame. These scholarships are to inspire students entering undergraduate degree programs to maintain good academic achievement while demonstrating exceptional athletic ability combined with the dedication and determination which reflect qualities of leadership. Awarded to Canadian students, male or female, by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid on the recommendation of the Martlet Foundation Scholarships Committee and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the University Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
RICHARD HERZER SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2000 through an anonymous commitment and a generous gift from the late Richard Herzer, M.Sc. 1935, to students entering the Department of Chemical Engineering. Awarded, on the basis of academic achievement, by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years provided an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee is maintained.
Value: minimum $3,000 each.
SIDNEY J. HODGSON SCHOLARSHIPS
Founded in 1919 by Arthur J. Hodgson, Esq., in memory of his son, Sidney James Hodgson, a student of the First year in Arts, who was killed in action on September 17, 1918, while serving in the 66th Battery of the Canadian Field Artillery. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to former graduates of Westmount High School who obtain high marks for admission to any full-time undergraduate degree program. Renewable provided the holder meets an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee. In the event that there is not a sufficient number of qualifying students from Westmount High School, the scholarships may be awarded to students living in Westmount.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
CHARLES C.P. HUI SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Endowed in 1997 with a generous gift from Charles C.P. Hui, B.Sc. 1968. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to students entering full-time undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Science, with preference to students from Hong Kong. The scholarships are renewable provided the holders maintain an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
GRACE (READ) IRVING SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1999 through a generous gift by the late Grace (Read) Irving, B.A. 1937, to recognize academic achievement. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to distinguished students entering the Faculty of Arts. Renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $3,000 each.
IRWIN/BRENNAN ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by Alexandra Irwin Cowie, B.Sc. 1950, as a legacy of her parents, Alexander N. Irwin and Charlotte Brennan Irwin, and other members of her family. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to an outstanding student entering any full-time undergraduate degree program. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities.
Value: minimum $10,000; renewable.
KEYFITZ SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1987 by Dr. Nathan Keyfitz, B.Sc. 1934, LL.D. (Hon.) 1984, and Mrs. Beatrice Keyfitz. Available to students with outstanding merit entering any full-time undergraduate degree program with preference to the Faculty of Arts or of Science. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of financial need and/or qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid and renewable provided the holder maintains an academic standing satisfactory to the Committee.
Value: minimum $2,000 each.
KILLAM ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 2001 in memory of Isaac Walton Killam of Nova Scotia by his Massachusetts sisters through their testamentary trusts for students entering undergraduate degree programs. While academic standing is of primary importance, account may also be taken of qualities of leadership in community and school activities. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid to students who are domiciled in or are citizens of the United States.
Value: minimum $3,000 each; renewable.
HUBERT LACROIX ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by Hubert Lacroix, B.C.L. 1976, M.B.A. 1981, Trustee of the Martlet Foundation and former basketball coach at McGill, for students entering undergraduate degree programs. Selection will be based on outstanding academic achievement with preference given to female intercollegiate basketball candidates. Awarded by the University Committee on Scholarships and Student Aid on the recommendation of the Martlet Foundation Scholarships Committee.
Value: $3,000; renewable.
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