Simons Award in Nuclear Disarmament and Global Security for International Students in Canada

Must be enrolled in the OSSD or University Pathway Program

Minimum admission average of 80%.

Submission of a completed application form.

Submission of a thoughtfully crafted essay outlining their future academic and career goals.

Completion of the admission information form.

University is the McCall MacBain Scholarship Awarded

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship program offered at McGill University, Canada, a public university in Montreal.

Financial Benefits

Full Scholarship Coverage:

Tuition and fees Coverage.

A living stipend of $2,000 per month during academic terms.

A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal. For example a travel ticket for applicants from outside Canada.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL: IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component

IELTS: A band score of 6.5 or greater.

Proof of Proficiency Not Required if:

The mother tongue (language first learned and still used daily) is English.

Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate degree from Canada or the United States.

Has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language.

You only need to apply for the Undergraduate degree program at York University. York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario. It’s one of the largest universities in Canada. Below you will find the details of the Requirements of the scholarship, eligibility, and the application process. 

Study Programs

You can apply to any undergraduate degree program that starts in the Fall 2025 term under the following faculties:

Arts, Media, Performance & Design Environmental Studies Education Glendon Health Lassonde School of Engineering Liberal Arts & Professional Studies Science Schulich School of Business.

Criteria

Academic Excellence: Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable).

Leadership and Achievement: Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in arts, sports, or other individual achievements (where applicable).

Supporting Documents: Must upload a letter of recommendation and other supporting documents as required.

Admissions Assessment

Admission to the University is assessed based on a holistic approach. Prospective students are generally expected to have a good academic record in addition to satisfying the subject prerequisites for the programmes they are applying to. Besides academic grades, other factors such as the applicant’s interests, prior preparation, and aptitude for the chosen undergraduate degree programme can be used to admit the applicant. This approach reflects the university's commitment to considering the broader qualities and experiences that applicants bring to the academic community.

Interview/tests 

Interview/tests are required for specific undergraduate degree programmes, including Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing and Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE).

Benefit

Financial support for the consecutive three years by providing $50,000/year to reduce their financial burden and support their research journey. 

Competitive scholarship provides opportunity to network with the best minds fostering new connections, fruitful collaborations and innovative research. 

Diversity of offered research domains to attract talented people from all over the world.