Applications are now open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia in Canada
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia in Canada
Overview
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 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.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the best universities in the world. UBC’s vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Building on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program at UBC’s learnings and success, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in the next 10 years, (2024 to 2034) is projected to support 351 graduate students in seven professional master’s degree programs. Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be provided with transformative learning through enriched educational experiences and a full range of programming that includes academic and social support, focus on student wellbeing, personal development, leadership, and transitions to dignified and fulfilling employment.
Scholarship Eligibility
Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:
- 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 (listed here);
- be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs listed below.
How to Apply
You must complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Application before you apply to UBC. Late or incomplete packages cannot be accepted and UBC is not responsible for any packages not received by the deadline.
The selection process for applications is based on the following criteria:
- Academic merit of the candidate that qualifies for admissions to the program of choice
- Track record as a transformative leader and service within their community.
- Quality of application in line with the Program theme.
- Potential impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.
- Applicants who have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health related).
Your fully completed application should include (all in one application form online):
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- Submit the Personal Statements. Essay format is not acceptable:
- Submit a CV/resume.
- Provide two reference letters.
- Transcripts.
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