Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, Study Scholarship at McGill University Canada

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Want to study in an international student? here is an available scholarship to support your international study. 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 attend university who otherwise would not have the opportunity, thereby, fostering the development of future Sub-Saharan African leaders and entrepreneurs.

A central goal of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is 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. Toward these ends, McGill complements Scholars’ education with a comprehensive support system that includes mentorship, tailored support services, community service opportunities and sustained programming relevant to their personal development. Scholars also receive guidance and funding for two internships in their home countries during their studies. These internships aim to sustain the Scholars’ connection with their home countries and build a path toward meaningful employment post-graduation..



How to Apply: Apply for the fully funded  masterCard foundation scholars program webpage (read full details of scholarship use application Link below).


Scholarship Description

Scholarship Course Level
The Fully Funded  MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Canada are available to study Master program.

Scholarship Field of Study
This  Scholarships  are provided to international students for study in the field Provided by McGill University.

Scholarship Award/Value
The Scholarships value in addition to financial support, Scholars are provided with 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, when they return to Africa at the conclusion of their studies.

Nationality Scholarship Targeted
Scholarship are offered to all international students .

Scholarship Location
The  Fully Funded  MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is provided for study in Canada.

Scholarship Application Deadline
Fully Funded  MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Scholarships application  deadline is February 4, 2019

Scholarship Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, you should meet all the requirements below;  

  • Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University (see Program List below);
  • Have never completed any graduate studies;
  • Be nominated by a professor of a recognized Mastercard Foundation Partner University, OR ; Be nominated by a current McGill Professor or Staff Member (Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – 2019 PDF Nomination Form);
  • Be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of your life in a Sub-Saharan African Country (See List of Eligible Countries);
  • Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
  • 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;
  • Demonstrate that your financial status is in the lowest two quintiles of your country.



Scholarship Application Procedure

How to Apply

 Eligible applicants should apply online 


Scholarship Website
Note: 

Applicants should  apply online for the International Study MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program McGill University, Click the link provided below,




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