The Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and non-governmental organizations.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for consideration for The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:
- have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country;
- present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere;
- have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential;
- demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities in their current profession, university or community;
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- be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada;
- commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE: Full funding
DURATION: Study period
DEADLINE: 1 December, 2023
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE
