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MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarships

Originally from Niagara Falls, John McCall MacBain created this scholarship as a way to identify and support young people in his hometown who make positive contributions to their schools or broader communities.

Up to 14 scholarships are offered to students pursuing degree (4-year) or diploma (2- or 3-year) programs at universities and colleges. 

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Applications are open until November 10, 2026, 5 p.m. ET.

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About the Scholarship

The MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarship is renewable each year, for up to four years for degree programs and up to two or three years for diploma programs (depending on the length of the program full-time).

Students pursuing degree or applied degree programs receive $7,000 per year. Students pursuing 2-year or 3-year diploma programs receive $4,000 per year.

Students who study in Ontario at a public college or university more than 300 km from their high school receive an additional $2,000 travel stipend per year. Students who study at an out-of-province public college or university in Canada receive an additional $4,000 travel stipend per year.

Degree or applied degree programs (up to 4 years)2-year diploma programs (length of program full-time)3-year diploma programs (length of program full-time)
Studying at an Ontario public university or college within 
300 km from high school		Up to $28,000
($7,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $8,000
($4,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $12,000
($4,000 per year, renewable)
Studying at an Ontario public university or college more than 300 km from high schoolUp to $36,000
($9,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $12,000
($6,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $18,000
($6,000 per year, renewable)
Studying at an out-of-province public Canadian university or collegeUp to $44,000
($11,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $16,000
($8,000 per year, renewable)		Up to $24,000
($8,000 per year, renewable)

Scholarship Details

If you are graduating in the upcoming year from one of the following five Niagara Falls High Schools and meet the eligibility criteria, you may apply for a MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarship.

Eligible High Schools

  • A.N. Myer Secondary School
  • Saint Michael Catholic High School
  • Saint Paul Catholic High School
  • Stamford Collegiate Institute
  • Westlane Secondary School

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or protected person in Canada
  • Have a minimum cumulative high school average of 80% (grades 9-11 inclusive)
  • Be entering your first undergraduate degree or diploma program at a public Canadian university or college in 2027
  • Be in good standing academically and non-academically with your high school

Selection Criteria

MacBain Niagara Falls Scholarship recipients are students of strong character who care deeply about their school and broader communities and take action to make them better places to live. If you are involved in your community, take initiative to find solutions to problems you see around you and involve others along the way, work hard and value honesty, collaboration and ongoing learning, consider applying for this scholarship.

The selection criteria for this scholarship are:

  • Strong character, including honesty, integrity, hard work, and willingness to take responsibility
  • A track record of community involvement, such as volunteering, athletics, and extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership potential

Application Process and Timeline

September 15, 2026

Applications open for the 2027 cohort. To be considered for this Scholarship, you must complete an online application including short essays, activity lists, the contact information for supervisors / verifiers of your activities, and the contact information for references. No reference letter is required.

November 10, 2026

Application period closes.

January 29, 2027

After you complete your application, your school will nominate candidates to the Foundation based on the selection criteria above. Shortlisted students will be notified and invited for interview.

February 21, 2027

Interviews take place in-person in Niagara Falls

May 2027

Scholarship recipients are announced

August 2027

Recipients attend an orientation gathering to prepare for their post-secondary journeys

Scholar Spotlights

Read how the scholarships impacted the journeys of past recipients