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Suzanne Fortier Major Entrance Scholarship in Jazz Studies

McGill University — Schulich School of Music

Outstanding jazz students entering McGill's Schulich School of Music (B.Mus. or L.Mus.) are automatically considered for this renewable entrance scholarship. No application is needed.

Published by · last checked September 26, 2026

Level
Undergraduate

What you will need

  • No separate application: apply to a Schulich School of Music B.Mus. or L.Mus. program by the admissions deadline to be considered automatically
  • Your jazz audition (music entrance scholarships are recommended based on audition results)

About this award

McGill lists the value as varying and says the scholarship is renewable. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an outstanding jazz student entering the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) or Licentiate in Music (L.Mus.) program at McGill's Schulich School of Music. There is no separate application. You are considered automatically when you apply to a Schulich School of Music program by the admissions deadline. Music entrance scholarships are recommended by Department Chairs, in consultation with Area Chairs, based on audition results. The Schulich School of Music Scholarship Committee chooses one or more winners on the basis of high academic standing and performance excellence. Ask the Schulich School of Music (studentawards.music@mcgill.ca) how the money is paid. The School's rules for its renewable scholarships: if your sessional GPA or CGPA falls below 3.50, or, for Performance majors, your performance tutorial or practical exam grade falls below "A", your award is reviewed and may not be renewed. You must also meet the credit load rules for in-course music scholarships and return a signed copy of the scholarship agreement to the Dean's Office each year.

Who qualifies

You must be an outstanding jazz student newly admitted to the Bachelor of Music (B.Mus., an undergraduate music degree) or Licentiate in Music (L.Mus., a professional music diploma) program at McGill's Schulich School of Music. Winners are chosen on high academic standing and performance excellence. You are considered automatically when you apply by the admissions deadline, so you do not need to submit a separate application.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international student
  • Open to undergraduate students
  • Studying Jazz Studies

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. Check this year's deadline

    We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's official page will have it.

Tips for applying

  • AuditionAvoid treating the audition as separate from funding. Music entrance scholarships are recommended by Department Chairs based on audition results, so prepare your jazz audition as your scholarship application.
  • DeadlineAvoid applying late. You are only considered for music scholarships if you apply to a Schulich School of Music program by the admissions deadline.
  • GradesAvoid letting your academics slip. Winners are chosen on high academic standing as well as performance, and renewal is reviewed if your sessional GPA or CGPA falls below 3.50.
  • RealismAvoid counting on a set amount. McGill lists the value as varying, so budget with other sources too, such as the McGill Entrance Bursary if your family has low to modest income. You must apply for it within 30 days of your offer of admission.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

We don't have a confirmed deadline for this one. Check the award's official page for this year's date.

Can international students apply?

Yes. It is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

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