These awards are for students already at McGill who are in full-time undergraduate degree programs and will be continuing in full-time undergraduate degree programs.
Outstanding students, who rank in at least the top 5% of their faculties, may be considered for in-course awards. These awards are made on the recommendation of the individual faculties and schools on the basis of the combined GPA for the Fall and Winter terms and criteria such as program content and number of credits. Applications are not required unless specifically indicated in the terms of an award. To be considered for in-course awards and/or the renewal of entrance scholarships, students must complete at least 27 graded credits in the regular academic year exclusive of courses completed under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option. Summer courses are not considered except for certain Co-op programs. Courses taken at other Quebec universities through the Inter-University Transfer Agreement, to a maximum of six credits, may be counted towards the requirements for scholarship renewal or for consideration for other academic awards. Eligibility will be based on all courses taken during the regular academic year and on both the McGill GPA as well as the global GPA which will include the IUT credits.
A maximum of the top 10% of the students in each faculty, based on the combined GPA for the Fall and Winter terms, are named to the Dean's Honour List. This designation, while carrying no monetary reward, is an official University recognition of the student's achievements and is recorded on the transcript.
In-course financial aid (bursaries and loans) is available to students already at McGill who are registered in full-time undergraduate degree programs. In all cases, the primary criteria for need-based assistance is demonstrated financial need. Students experiencing financial difficulties may apply for aid via the Financial Aid Menu on Minerva commencing August 1st of the upcoming academic year. Financial assistance is awarded on a rolling basis throughout the academic year; the values of awards vary depending on the degree of need of the student and/or family. The Scholarships and Student Aid Office also offers a
Work Study program that provides on-campus job opportunities to students in need.
All in-course financial aid applicants must apply for thegovernment assistance program for which they may be eligible. Information on financial assistance is available at
www.mcgill.ca/studentaid.
