Mastercard in partnership with McGill University is offering scholarship opportunities to Africans who are interested in pursuing a degree program at the Institution. Students also receive guidance and funding for two internships in their home countries during their studies.

This scholarship program is designed to create a globally educated and highly qualified group of future leaders, who, upon graduation, can return to Africa to help foster the region’s development.

Application Deadlines:

• Deadline to submit the Application for Admission in uApply: Your program’s deadline
• Deadline to submit MCF Supporting Documents in uApply: January 31, 2021

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries

Type: Masters ((non-thesis)

Value of Scholarship: The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at McGill will receive a holistic set of financial, social, and academic supports throughout their education and during their post-graduate transitions.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Duration of Scholarship: 2 years

Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must;

1. Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University (see Program List below);
2. Have never completed any graduate studies;
3. Be nominated by a professor of a recognized Mastercard Foundation Partner University, or;
4. Be nominated by a current McGill Professor or Staff Member (see Nomination Form);
5. Be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of your life in a Sub-Saharan African Country (see List of
   Eligible Countries);
6. Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
7. 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;
8. Demonstrate that your financial status is in the lowest two quintiles of your country.

How To Apply: Click Here To Begin Application Process

Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information