John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship at Wadham College, University of Oxford

The John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship is a scholarship for McGill graduates to undertake a degree at the master’s or doctoral level offered by Wadham College at the University of Oxford.

About the John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship at Wadham

This scholarship was established by friends of John McCall MacBain in his honour to support talented McGill graduates of strong character with leadership potential to improve the lives of others.

The award is valued at up to GBP 40,000 – 50,000 per year for the regular duration of the graduate course taken full-time. Note that the actual amount will be determined by the McCall MacBain Foundation each year and will be based on the cost of tuition and fees for the particular course of study and Wadham College’s fees, including fees for room and board in College accommodation.

Note that applicants must apply and be admitted to the University of Oxford in a graduate degree that is offered at Wadham College.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Fall 2024

Selection and Renewal Criteria

  • Students will be selected on the basis of their character, community leadership, and academic excellence and will have their award renewed on the basis of the same

*Note that application to and acceptance at the University of Oxford are independent from application to the John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship.

 

Application Process and Timeline

Register your interest

To access the application for the John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship, sign up below to be notified when it goes live for graduate studies beginning in fall 2024.

January 2024: Apply to Oxford

Students must apply to a graduate course offered by Wadham College at Oxford by Oxford’s January 2024 deadline.

Apply in March 2024

Fill out an online application in March 2024.

Applications are due by 4pm Eastern Time, April 15th 2024.

The application to the John McCall MacBain Graduate Scholarship at Wadham consists of a comprehensive application form, one-page resume, transcripts, and two references (one academic and one community).

Please note that references must register as users in the online application system, and submit their reference independently of the applicant (do NOT share your credentials with your reference). After submitting, references are asked to email a PDF copy of their submission to wadham@mccallmacbain.org.

About John McCall MacBain, O.C.

John McCall MacBain grew up in Niagara Falls and completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University, where he was president of the Student Society of McGill University. From there, he was selected as a Rhodes Scholar and completed an M.A. in Law from Wadham College at Oxford University. From 1987 to 2006, Mr. McCall MacBain was the founder, president and CEO of Trader Classified Media, the world’s leading classified advertising company. Following the sale of the company, he and his wife, Dr. Marcy McCall MacBain, established the McCall MacBain Foundation, which aims to improve the welfare of humanity through focused grants in education & scholarships, youth mental health & well-being, and climate change & the environment.

 

Before you apply, be sure to read the eligibility and selection criteria.

If you still have questions, please contact us at wadham@mccallmacbain.org.

 

 

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