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Two Indian students named finalists for McCall MacBain scholarship
Snigdha Arora and Kian Godhwani are finalists for the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University, competing for full funding and leadership opportunities.
Kian Godhwan and Snigdha Arora / LinkedIn
Two Indian students, Snigdha Arora and Kian Godhwani, have been named among the 88 finalists for the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University.
This scholarship is Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies. Following the final interviews, up to 30 students will be named McCall MacBain Scholars. Those who are not selected will still have the opportunity to receive awards of $10,000 or $20,000.
Snigdha Arora, a graduate of Ashoka University in India, holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA’20) and a Postgraduate Diploma (Dipl’21). Originally from Pilani, Arora has demonstrated exceptional academic excellence and leadership qualities that have earned her a coveted spot among the scholarship finalists. She serves as a consultant in digital health at Swasth Alliance.
Sharing the news of her selection, Arora shared on LinkedIn, “I am honored to be selected as a finalist for the McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University. Excited to meet other finalists in Montreal this March!”
Kian Godhwani, a student at the University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus, is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc’25).
Godhwani is passionate about neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and mental health, dedicating himself to advancing research and improving patient outcomes. With experience in various labs, he thrives on scientific challenges and innovation.
Currently, he is collaborating with Ontario Shores to develop an AI-powered database that facilitates swift community resource referrals, improving access to mental health services. Committed to advocacy, he aspires to become a doctor and make a lasting impact in the field.
The scholarship
The McCall MacBain Scholarships, known for their rigorous selection criteria, cover tuition and fees for eligible degrees, provide a monthly living stipend of $2,300 during academic terms, offer mentorship, coaching, and leadership training, and facilitate access to the exclusive McCall MacBain House. Scholars from outside Montreal also receive a relocation grant.
Out of several thousand applicants, 279 students and graduates participated in regional interviews with prominent leaders from various fields in October and November.
The top 88 finalists, including Arora and Godhwani, emerged after this extensive evaluation process.
This year, finalists hail from 36 countries, with several nations—including Bangladesh, Belgium, Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Ukraine—represented for the first time.
The finalists will travel to Montreal for the final interview stage, where they will be assessed by leaders from academia, business, government, and the social sector. The scholarship program will cover their travel expenses.
Dr. Marcy McCall MacBain, chair of the McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill, said, “We need more leaders who act with integrity, kindness, curiosity, and courage.”
“We congratulate these students who have already distinguished themselves as the top candidates nationally and globally, and we thank the universities that nominated them for this opportunity.”
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