Two funding opportunities available for students participating in a Field Study Semester
The Faculty of Science is pleased to share two awards available for students participating in a Field Study Semester (FSS) in the 2026-2027 or 2027-2028 academic year.
Our three FSS programs offer undergraduates across all faculties an immersive, life-changing experiential learning opportunity conducting impactful field work in East Africa, Panama, and Barbados over the course of an academic semester. Applications are currently open for all three Field Study Semesters for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The two awards, the Student Field Study Semester Program Support Awards and the Faculty of Science Field Study awards, are designed to make these transformative programs more accessible to students.
Students enrolled in one of our three FSS programs will be informed directly when the award application period opens.
For questions, please contact ifso.science [at] mcgill.ca.
Student Field Semester Program Support Awards (NEW FOR 2026-2027)
The Student Field Semester Program Support Awards provide individual funding ranging from $1,500 to $7,500 and are open to all Â鶹´«Ã½ÍøÕ¾ undergraduate students, regardless of faculty.
These awards are intended to help students participate in field‑based learning experiences that may otherwise be financially out of reach. Awards are granted based on academic merit, career impact or potential, and equity considerations. This support aims to ensure that students from diverse backgrounds are able to take full advantage of the experiential learning offered through the Field Study Semesters.
Faculty of Science Field Study Awards
Students in the Faculty of Science or the Bachelor of Arts and Science (BA & Sc) program may also be eligible for the Faculty of Science Field Study Awards.
These awards are distributed equally among all eligible recipients who complete a Field Study Semester, with final individual award amounts to be determined by the total number of successful applicants.