At the International Affairs Office at PUCP, we proudly celebrate Brik Henrry Meza Pinedo, a Mechatronics Engineering graduate from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), who has been awarded the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship to pursue graduate studies at McGill University in Canada. With this achievement, he becomes the first Peruvian to receive this scholarship and the only representative from Latin America in the 2026 cohort.
This recognition marks one of the most significant international achievements for our graduates, following a highly competitive process that attracts thousands of applicants from around the world. In the most recent cycle, candidates from more than 2,300 universities applied, with only a small group advancing to the final round of interviews in Montreal. In total, 280 candidates took part in the first round of interviews, and 91 were invited to Montreal for the final stage, with all travel expenses covered.
Brik was one of just 30 students selected as McCall MacBain Scholars worldwide (19 from Canada and 11 from other countries), following a rigorous selection process that identifies individuals with exceptional potential, combining academic excellence, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, community engagement, and a clear vision for impact.
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