Cape Breton University is proud to announce that Rebecca Seymour (BA’26) has been selected as a McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill University, becoming the first CBU student to receive this prestigious recognition. Rebecca is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the sixth cohort and one of three recipients from Nova Scotia this year.
Established with a historic $200 million gift in 2019, the McCall MacBain Scholarships are Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies. More than 700 Canadian students applied for the opportunity, with only 91 finalists invited to attend final interviews in Montreal in March.
“Rebecca’s selection as CBU’s first McCall MacBain Scholar is a testament to the exceptional calibre of our students and the transformative experiences they gain here,” says David Dingwall, President and Vice-Chancellor of Cape Breton University. “Her leadership, commitment to community and dedication to making a meaningful impact exemplify everything we hope to cultivate in our students. We are incredibly proud of Rebecca and excited to see the difference she will continue to make.”
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