Scholarship: Entrance Bursary Program 2024-McGill University ( Deadline June 2024)

Scholarship: Entrance Bursary Program 2024-McGill University (Deadline June 2024)

Entrance Bursary Program at McGill University

McGill University offers the Entrance Bursary Program to support newly accepted undergraduate students from low to modest-income families who demonstrate financial need. This program aims to make the university more accessible by providing financial assistance to supplement other funding resources, such as government aid, Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, and parental support.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Entrance Bursary Program at McGill University. Here’s a breakdown of the requirements:

1. Academic Status:
   • Applicants must be either:
     • Newly accepted, first-year, first-degree undergraduates, or
     • Newly accepted, first-year undergraduate direct entrants to professional programs in Medicine and Law (provided they have a prior degree).
2. Enrollment:
   • Students must enroll in a full-time degree program at McGill University.
3. Financial Need:
   • Applicants must demonstrate financial need, which includes the intention to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding.
4. Accessibility Support:
   • Students registered with Student Accessibility & Achievement may still be eligible for financial aid even if they are pursuing a reduced course load.

By meeting these criteria, applicants can be considered for the Entrance Bursary Program and receive financial assistance to support their undergraduate studies at McGill University.

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Application Process

1. Acceptance Notification:
   • Once you receive a notification of acceptance to McGill (either by formal letter or via the Admissions Status page on Minerva), the application for the bursary becomes available on Minerva.
2. Application Steps:
   • On Minerva:
     • Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab.
     • Go to Financial Aid Menu.
     • Click on Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary.
     • Select Apply to Entrance Bursary Program.
     • Complete and submit the application.
   • CSS Financial Aid Profile:
     • Submit this profile if you are a:
       • Canadian (citizen or permanent resident) student living outside of Canada.
       • U.S. student.
       • International (non-U.S.) student.
   • For students with disabilities who need help completing the online application, assistance is available.
3. When to Apply:
   • Apply within 30 days from the date of formal acceptance as funding is limited and offered on a rolling basis until resources are exhausted.
   • The application officially closes on June 30th.

Award Determination and Payment

• Award Amounts:
  • Determined by the level of financial need relative to other applicants and the tuition fee rate based on the program of study and student residency.
• Decision Times:
  • Award decisions start in February and continue on a rolling basis, 2-3 weeks from the date of application submission and/or documentation receipt.
  • Decisions are posted on the Financial Aid/Awards tab on Minerva and followed by a formal letter.
• Payment Methods:
  • Bursaries are credited to your student fee account in two equal installments at the start of the fall and winter terms.
  • If your initial e-bill does not reflect your award, deduct the appropriate amount and pay the balance. For e-billing information, consult the Student Accounts website.

Renewal and Other Financial Aid Services

• Renewable Bursaries:
  • A limited number of entrance bursaries are renewable for up to four years, provided the criteria for renewal (financial need and academic standing) are met.
• In-Course Financial Aid Program:
  • Students can continue to receive assistance through this program in subsequent years.

Supporting Documentation and Deferrals

• Verification:
  • Scholarships and Student Aid may verify the information provided on the application, and inconsistencies could lead to a reassessment or cancellation of the award.
• Deferrals:
  • If you request and are granted an admission deferral to the winter semester, you may defer one half of your bursary offer for that semester.
  • If deferring admission to the following fall semester, reapplication is required as available amounts vary each year.

Additional Financial Aid Services

• Tuition Payment Deferrals: Allows tuition fee payment deferral without interest or penalty.
• Government Student Aid Programs: Provides information and administration.
• Work Study Program: Offers on-campus job opportunities for full-time degree students in financial need.
• Emergency Loans: Available for unforeseen circumstances.
• Frugal Scholar Money Management Program: Offers financial planning and debt management services.

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