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MCGILL UNIVERSITY NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID FOR FUTURE UNDERGRADUATES

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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    BREDA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES NL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

    Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

    LOCATION: The Netherlands

    The NL Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science, as well as Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s degree in the Netherlands. To limit the number of applications and thus make an honest and clear selection, the application is only open to non-EU applicants.

    ELIGIBILITY:

    To qualify for the NL Scholarship of Breda University of Applied Sciences, candidates should:

    Not have lived in Europe for more than 12 months over the past 5 years;

    Never have studied in the Netherlands, except as an exchange student for 1 or 2 semesters;

    Have excellent grades during their undergraduate studies;

    Have excellent English language proficiency;

    Have a letter from Breda University of Applied Sciences with an admission offer for a bachelor’s programme;

    Write a motivation letter in which you make clear why you are the right candidate for the NL Scholarship of Breda University of Applied Sciences and how you will promote Breda University of Applied Sciences in your country of origin.

    How to apply:
    You can apply for the scholarship only after you have received an admission letter for one of our BUas bachelor’s programmes. You can send the following documents to scholarships@buas.nl:

    The application form (Word file)

    Letter of motivation

    English test results (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge or inform us if you are exempted)

    You can apply for the scholarship between 1 November and 1 May.

    More info
    This video supports you with important information on how to apply for a NL scholarship.

    BENEFIT:

    A scholarship of €5,000 to contribute to your living costs in the Netherlands. The scholarship will be paid to you by Breda University of Applied Sciences after arrival in the Netherlands.

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