About Scholars Academy

Scholars Academy is a community of exceptional undergraduate students who collaborate to serve the community with the application of academic leadership and intellectual curiosity. The support services provided by the program are designed to maximize high achieving students’ potential as they work towards their academic and professional goals.

One-on-one Support

Scholars Academy’s team of academic support specialists offers one-on-one support for high-achieving students eligible for prestigious scholarships in Canada and around the world. We have helped students apply to some of the most competitive scholarships in the world (such as the McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University and the Rhodes Program at Oxford University) and fellowships (such as the 3M National Student Fellowship). Please contact jonathan.shaw@smu.ca for more information.

McCall MacBain Scholarship

The McCall MacBain Scholarships bring together exceptional students who strive to engage in positive change by taking on meaningful leadership roles. McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University.

Applications for the 2026 cohort will open on June 1st, 2025.

Rhodes Scholarship

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (first awarded in 1902) international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarship for Canada is a partnership between the Rhodes Trust and the Second Century Founder John McCall MacBain O.C. There are a total of eleven Scholarships available each year in Canada.

Application deadlines for the 2024 application announcement have not yet been announced.

The Rhodes Scholarship program offers an online information session from a Canadian perspective. The date/s for 2024 infromation session/s will be posted here when available.

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