Are you curious about leadership programs and postgraduate funding opportunities for 2027?

The McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University are Canada’s first comprehensive, leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. The program brings together students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles, in short, students like you who contribute to the vibrant campus community at the University of Alberta.

Up to 130 full scholarships and awards are offered. Two-thirds are available for Canadian students, and one-third are for international students in Canada and abroad.

The application deadline is September 23, 2026, for admission in Summer/Fall 2027 at McGill University. Selected scholars receive funding for their studies, a living stipend of $2,300 per month, and access to leadership programming.

Interested in learning more?

You can register for an upcoming information session to learn about the scholarship, application process, and eligibility requirements:

https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/portal/events

We encourage you to explore how the McCall MacBain Scholarships could support your academic and leadership journey. Feel free to share this invitation with your members.

We hope to see you at an upcoming information session!

Earn a $1000 bursary by being a mentor to a young person!

Open to 100 post-secondary students who are currently registered at an Alberta post-secondary school for the 2026/2027 year.

Your Commitment:

• Be a mentor to two young people from September 2026 to May 2027

• Spend 1 hour per week with each child (2 hours max) at a select Edmonton school

• Complete mandatory enrolment, training, and matching requirements

What to Expect:

• You’ll participate in the BGCBigs volunteer enrolment and training process, preparing you for a successful match with your mentees

• Each meeting follows the 20-20-20 model: 20 minutes of getting to know each other, 20 minutes of academic support, and 20 minutes of activities

• By being a positive role model and friend to your mentees, you’ll help them build self confidence, perform better in school, and feel connected to their community

What You’ll Get in Return:

• $1000 bursary upon successful completion of the program

• Valuable assets to help you build your resume, skills, and experience

Apply Today

We strongly encourage applications from a diverse group of equity-deserving students from representational and radicalized backgrounds with diverse lived experiences.

Apple at bgcbigs.ca/smsb

CFUW Edmonton is proud to announce that the 2026 Tammy Irwin Scholarship for an Undergraduate Indigenous Woman is open for applications. Value $2000.

Eligibility Criteria 

·      Be a woman, born in Canada, who is of Aboriginal descent under the Constitution Act, 1982, Section 35(2) or a person accepted by one of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada as a member of their community. 

·      Is attending the University of Alberta, registered full-time as an undergraduate student in a degree program in the Fall and Winter terms in the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

·      Is registered in the third or fourth year of her degree program.

·      Has received grades for courses taken, as confirmed by the official University of Alberta transcript, with a minimum University of Alberta GPA of 3.5 for Fall Term 2025.

·      This award can be won by one student once only.

Apply at:  https://www.cfuwedmonton.org/academic-awards/scholarship-program/irwin