Wilfrid Laurier University student Kayla Burton (BSc ’26) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the sixth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at McGill University in Montreal.
Established through a historic $200-million gift in 2019, McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. Scholarships cover all tuition and fees for a master’s or professional degree at McGill University, provide a monthly stipend for living costs, and include opportunities to participate in an intensive leadership development program.
More than 700 Canadian students applied for the opportunity and the top 150 participated in a first round of interviews across the country and online. In March, 91 finalists were invited to attend final interviews in Montreal.
“I was sitting on the floor of my room, packing to go home and surprise my mom for her birthday, while also anxiously waiting for the call,” said Burton. “When they announced me as a scholar, all I could do was cover my mouth and smile.”
Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength and intellectual curiosity.