Mackenzie King Open Scholarships
Last verified 26 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
This scholarship, valued at $8,500 - $10,500, is open to graduates of any Canadian university, including international students, for postgraduate study.
- Provider
- McGill University
- Host country
- Canada
- Deadline
- February 02, 2026
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.
- Funding
- Partial
- Study level
- Masters
- Deadline
- February 02, 2026
Key eligibility criteria
- Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.
Recorded funding information
- Partial
About the Mackenzie King Open Scholarships (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- Partial
Mackenzie King Open Scholarships eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.
Mackenzie King Open Scholarships document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the Mackenzie King Open Scholarships 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/travel/mackenzie to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: February 02, 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Mackenzie King Open Scholarships deadline & application timeline
Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (February 02, 2026). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out7 Feb 2025
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out6 Aug 2025
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out4 Nov 2025
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out3 Jan 2026
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineFebruary 02, 2026
Provider deadline information: February 02, 2026. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
Visit official siteFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Mackenzie King Open Scholarships?+
Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.
What funding does the Mackenzie King Open Scholarships offer?+
Listed funding: Partial. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: February 02, 2026. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
Consult https://www.mcgill.ca/gps/funding/travel/mackenzie to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to graduates of any Canadian university engaging in graduate study (Open Scholarship: any field in Canada or elsewhere; Travelling Scholarship: international or industrial relations in the US or UK). Applicants must apply through McGill if currently or previously registered there; international students must already hold a Canadian degree.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: February 02, 2026. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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