Are you a newly admitted undergraduate student at McGill University facing financial challenges? The McGill University Entrance Bursary Program is here to support your academic journey by offering need-based financial assistance to help you afford your education.
📌 About the Program
The McGill Entrance Bursary Program is designed to assist:
- Newly accepted, first-year, first-degree undergraduate students
- Newly accepted, first-year direct-entry undergraduate students entering professional programs in Medicine and Law (with a prior degree)
This bursary aims to supplement your other financial resources and make a McGill education more accessible for students from low- to modest-income families.
🧾 Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Entrance Bursary Program, applicants must:
- Be entering McGill University for the first time as a full-time student
- Be in financial need, as determined by your family’s income and other financial factors
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or an international student (in some cases, consideration is extended)
💡 Important Highlights
- You can apply even if you haven’t yet accepted your offer of admission.
- The bursary application is located in the My Financial Aid and Awards menu on Minerva, McGill’s online student portal.
- Students are encouraged to apply within 30 days of receiving a formal acceptance, but the final deadline is June 30, 2025.
🔐 How to Access Minerva
To access the bursary application on Minerva:
- Use your McGill Identification Number (ID) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) to log in.
- New users: Your default PIN is your date of birth in YYMMDD format.
📞 Having trouble logging in? Reach out to McGill’s Service Point for assistance.

✅ Why Apply?
By applying to the Entrance Bursary Program, you can:
- Reduce financial stress and focus on your studies
- Bridge the gap between your available resources and educational costs
- Join the McGill community with confidence and security
📥 Ready to Apply?
🔗 Visit the official McGill Student Aid page to learn more and submit your application:
👉 Apply below
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