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Be sure to check your In-Course Aid application often to look for online instructions or decisions.
Be sure to check your In-Course Aid application often to look for online instructions or decisions.
The University encourages students to study abroad as part of their ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ undergraduate degree program by defraying part of the cost of eligible study abroad activities. We recognize that the additional costs of going on an exchange may be difficult for some students to assume on their own. Thanks to the Quebec government’s Programme de mobilité international et de courts séjours à l’extérieur du Québec (PMICSE), ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ is able to help defray these costs for students who otherwise could not afford to participate. To be considered, students must apply using the Mobility for Exchanges Financial Aid application in Minerva by the prescribed deadlines.
The Scholarships and Student Aid Office administers the Mobility Bursary for Exchanges Program. The application is available to any undergraduate student approved for an eligible exchange semester abroad. Eligible exchanges are where a ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ student studies at one of our partner universities while earning credit at and paying tuition to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥. Priority is given to students who rely on government student aid, and/or Indigenous Band funding, and/or are recipients of aid from ±«ÓãÖ±²¥â€™s own Bursary & Loan Program as part of their core funding. Due to the high cost of travel, the previous receipt of aid is not the only factor in demonstrating financial need.
To help students plan their exchanges as early as possible, the Mobility Bursary for Exchanges application will be available in Minerva as indicated in the table below.
Minimum guaranteed financial aid for Exchanges 2024-2025! The Scholarships and Student Aid office guarantees that any student who is receiving maximum (North American) government student financial assistance* and/or ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ bursaries/loans, and/or Indigenous Band Funding for their normal costs of attendance will receive a minimum of $4000/term if they apply for the Mobility Bursary for Exchanges.
*This does not include Québec's Bourse Perspective scholarship.
The Mobility Bursary for Exchanges is for undergraduate students who:
Due to the high costs of travel, receipt of government aid is not the only factor in demonstrating financial need.
The value of the award depends on various factors, including:
Students can apply on :
You do not need to book an appointment with a Student Aid Counsellor. Your application will be assessed online, so it is essential to clearly and accurately include all relevant information.
Be prepared to apply within the application's open and close dates indicated below.
Late applications will not be accepted (no exceptions!).
Approved exchange term: | Bursary Applications open: | Bursary Applications close: | Results (on Minerva) by: |
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Fall 2024 and Full-year (Fall 2024 &Â Winter 2025) |
March 1, 2024* |
March 29, 2024 |
UPDATED: |
Full-year (Fall 2024 & Winter 2025) and Winter 2025 |
August 8, 2024 |
September 9, 2024 |
October 7, 2024 |
*Note: Students from the Faculty of Law who are participating in the Winter exchange may apply during March.
The ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ Abroad website has more information on:
If you have questions about the Exchange Program you can email studentexchanges [at] mcgill.ca (Service Point).
For questions about the Mobility Bursary for Exchanges, email student.aid [at] mcgill.ca (Scholarships and Student Aid).
Scholarships and Student Aid reserves the right to review any subsequent ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ funding you may receive for the purpose of an activity for which you have already received need-based assistance; a reassessment of financial need may result in a bursary rescindment, in whole or in part, as appropriate.