The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia is currently welcoming applications for the Fall 2025 intake.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC is pleased to provide comprehensive graduate scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Students who have demonstrated academic talent, are facing the highest social and economic barriers to opportunity and have a personal commitment to give back to their communities are invited to apply for these scholarships.
Summary of The Mastercard Scholarship at The University of British Columbia
- Host Country: Canada
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Sub-Saharan African countries
- Benefits: Fully funded | Allowances | Travel costs
- Deadline: October 31st
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Background
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC.
After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.
Eligibility
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- Not already have a Master’s degree;
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1989 or after);
- Be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs listed below.
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Faculty of Forestry
Faculty of Science
Application Documents required
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- For the personal statements, succinctly answer each question with a paragraph of 200-300 words
- Submit a CV/resume.
- Provide two reference letters on official letterhead. Attach these to the application. DO NOT email them
- Transcripts.
How To Apply for The Mastercard Scholarship at The University of British Columbia
You must complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application before you apply to UBC.
Once your Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application is complete, eligible applicants will receive an email with instructions to submit an online application to UBC. Review the instructions for faculty applications
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