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The Trustees of the McGill Bermuda Scholarship Trust are pleased to offer for competition for entry to McGill University in September,
the McGill Bermuda Scholarship 2024.
Purpose
To encourage and assist a student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Bermuda to study at McGill University in a degree program. The Trustees seek a scholar of all-round ability who is likely to make a balanced contribution to the community in the future.
Qualifications
Applicants must have achieved a sufficient academic standing to permit admission to McGill University and to be able to sustain a grade point average of 3.3 each year.
Benefit
Approximately C$9,000 towards tuition and expenses at McGill University tenable for up to 4 years or the date of completion of the degree program, whichever is earlier. The Scholarship will be renewable annually provided the holder maintains a minimum grade point average of 3.3 each year.
Selection
The Selection Committee for the Scholarship will include a McGill graduate Trustee of the Trust, a representative of the local McGill Society in Bermuda and a representative appointed by McGill University. The Principal of McGill University is a member ex-officio of the Selection Committee. The Trustees in Bermuda have complete discretion in selecting candidates and will make the award subject to confirmation by the appropriate office at McGill University.
Timing of Awards
Scholarships will be made available on an annual basis for competition for entry to McGill University in September of the relevant year. The Dudley and Deborah Butterfield Scholarship and the McGill Bermuda Scholarship will be offered in alternate years.
Applications
An applicant will be required to (i) complete the Application Form, (ii) provide documentary evidence of examinations passed and qualifications earned, including copies of exam certificates and school transcripts, (iii) provide the names of three referees (at least two of which must be able to speak to the applicant's academic abilities) and provide copies of Reference Letters or request each referee to send a Reference Letter to the Secretary, and (iv) submit a written personal statement on his or her academic and general background and aspirations. Applications must, unless the Secretary agrees otherwise, be received by Sunday, 14th July, 2024. Applications may be submitted by email. The interviews are expected to be held in the first week of August.
Application forms should be downloaded from the website and should be returned to:
The Secretary, Rachel Van de Weg
Telephone: +1 441 704 2299
