Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University Canada 2020-2021

Published: 15 Sep 2019 5,214 views

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.

This scholarship program is designed to sponsor outstanding, community engaged students to study:

•Applied Sciences
• Architecture
• Arts
• Education
• Engineering
• Information Studies
• Sciences
• Urban Planning

At the McGill University  thereby, fostering the development of future Sub-Saharan African leaders and entrepreneurs.

In addition to financial support  Scholars will be receiving a comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and support services to ensure each student’s academic success, community service engagement and transition to socially relevant employment opportunities.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the student should be admissible to one of the above eligible programs at McGill University, must have never registered for or completed any graduate studies at any other university and must be nominated by a current McGill Professor or Staff Member from the department they wish to apply to.

Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholarship

Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholarship Courses

• Applied Sciences
• Architecture
• Arts
• Education
• Engineering
• Information Studies
• Sciences
• Urban Planning

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholarship

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

Selection Process

Deadline to submit MCF Supporting Documents in uApply January 31, 2020

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Selection Committee begins to make scholarship offers April 1, 2020

Application Deadline

How to Apply