McGill University and the Mastercard Foundation are pleased to offer full scholarships to economically challenged, academically gifted Master’s students from Sub-Saharan Africa through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Master’s Program at McGill, you must:
1. Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University (see Program List below);
2. Have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;
3. Be nominated by a current McGill Professor or Staff Member from the department you wish to apply to (see Nomination Form);
4. Be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of your life in a Sub-Saharan African Country (see List of Eligible Countries);
5. Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
6. Have an intent to return to your country immediately upon the completion of your degree with the goal of transforming your community through social and economic development;
7. Demonstrate that your financial status is in the lowest two quintiles of your country. 8. Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: Full scholarship
DURATION: Study period
DEADLINE: Varies (October – December)
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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