McGill Summer Academy Award

MSA Awards are available to McGill Summer Academy participants!

Who is eligible?

• Students from First Nation, Métis, Inuit, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian communities
• *Canadian students who self-identify as Black
• *Canadian students who face financial barriers to pursuing their studies

*Students must currently reside and attend school in Canada.

We strongly encourage all students who meet one or more of the above criteria to apply.

What does the Award cover?

As an MSA Award recipient, your award will cover the following:

• All that is included in the MSA program cost (e.g. program fees, housing, course materials)
• Transportation to and from Montreal from your home address in Canada. We will cover the cost of your roundtrip plane, train, or bus tickets, or an Uber/taxi.  
• All meals and activities
• All award recipients are guaranteed their first choice cohort (dates and academic stream) 

The award does not include pocket money (e.g. for souvenirs or shopping).

How do I apply?

Directly in the MSA application. Note that one reference is required. Your reference must be a staff member at your school. For example, a school counsellor, an academic advisor, a teacher, or a tutor would all be appropriate referees. They must have known you for at least one year. You must provide your reference’s email address in the MSA application. 

Instructions for referees 

• Students must provide your email address in their application to McGill Summer Academy. Once they have submitted their application, you will receive a link via email to upload your letter of reference.  
• Please keep this letter to no more than one typed page. 
• The letter must include your full name, title, email address or valid phone number.  
• The letter should speak to the student’s interest in post-secondary education and discuss how they would benefit from this award. If you can, please validate the student’s eligibility for this award. Eligibility criteria is at the top of this page. 

Reference letters must be submitted no later than March 14, 2024, at 11 pm EST. 

McGill has published its Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, the Final Report of the Provost’s Task Force on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education, and its Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategic Plan.

McGill Summer Academy wishes to offer its participants the most enriching and rewarding experience possible. We encourage students of diverse identities, experiences, ideas and backgrounds to apply. McGill is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where ideas can be challenged and debated. This experience is something we wish to reflect at MSA.