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MCGILL UNIVERSITY NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR FUTURE UNDERGRADUATES

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Application Deadline: June 30, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

McGill University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of qualified undergraduate students who require financial assistance. The university’s Entrance Bursary Program offers entrance bursaries to students from low- to modest-income families who demonstrate financial need.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the Entrance Bursary Program, applicants must:

Enrol in a full-time degree program at the University

Demonstrate financial need, including the intention to apply for government student aid and/or Indigenous Band Support Funding

Financial need is considered for all McGill students, including international students. While government aid programs are generally limited to Canadian and U.S. citizens, international students who are not eligible for government aid may still apply for an Entrance Bursary based on demonstrated financial need.

Students registered with the Student Accessibility & Achievement may be eligible for financial aid while pursuing a reduced course load.

Upon notification of acceptance to the University (your official letter of acceptance can be found in your McGill Applicant Portal), the application becomes available on Minerva.

There are two steps to complete:

In Minerva:

Select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary > Apply to Entrance Bursary Program > Complete then submit your application.

Submit a CSS Financial Aid Profile if you are a:

Canadian (citizen or permanent resident) students living outside of Canada

U.S. students

International (non-US) students

If you are a student with a disability who requires help completing online applications, please do not hesitate to contact us.

BENEFIT:

While individual offers may vary, our average offers are proportionate to the rate of tuition based on residency: $3,000 for Quebecers, $9,000 for out-of-province Canadian students, and $19,000 for US/International students.

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    AFRICA’S BUSINESS HEROES PRIZE COMPETITION (1.5 MILLION USD IN GRANT FUNDING)

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    Application Deadline: April 28, 2026.

    LOCATION: Rwanda

    The Prize Competition is an annual initiative aimed at supporting and empowering entrepreneurs across Africa. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) is dedicated to identifying, supporting, and inspiring the next generation of African entrepreneurs who are driving impact in their communities, tackling pressing challenges, and building a more sustainable and inclusive economy.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    As an inclusive initiative, ABH welcomes applications from entrepreneurs:

    Across all African countries, sectors, and age groups

    With businesses that are formally registered, headquartered in Africa, and have a track record of at least three years.

    In English and French

    To be eligible for the ABH competition, you must meet the following criteria:

    Founder or Co-founder—You must be the founder or co-founder of the business.

    African Identity—You must be an African citizen or a direct descendant (child or grandchild) of an African citizen.

    Business Presence in Africa—Your company must be registered, headquartered, and primarily operating in an African country.

    Proven Market Traction—Your business must have at least three years of revenue and demonstrated market traction.

    It is free to apply! You can create a free profile and begin your application here.

    You can apply as many times as you like, but your business must show continuous growth and improvement each time you reapply. Just make sure that you are eligible based on the criteria each year. 

    The Requirements of the Application:

    Complete and submit ALL mandatory questions in the online ABH application.

    Record and upload a video introduction of yourself that is a maximum of 1 minute 30 seconds.

    Nominate a reference who can provide details on your character, leadership, and achievements.

    BENEFIT:

    Learn about yourself & business

    Receive invaluable feedback

    Develop skills to tell your story

    Join an entrepreneurship ecosystem

    Access exclusive mentorship and training

    Gain global recognition & exposure

    Pitch to business legends and win your share of USD $1.5 million:

    1st Prize Winner$300,000
    2nd Prize Winner$250,000
    3rd Prize Winner$150,000
    Other Top 10 Finalists (7)$100,000
    Training Opportunities$100,000
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