A fully funded master’s scholarship for talented African leaders and changemakers, delivered through a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The program runs from 2024 to 2034 and focuses on nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture.
Verified Opportunity
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University
verified
Overview
Opportunity Overview
Classification
Opportunity Details
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 14, 2026
Deadline
July 14, 2026
Source Organization
McGill University, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
Official Application Link
Eligibility
Eligibility
- Citizen of and resident in an African country, including South Sudan
- Hold a bachelor's degree (or recognized equivalent) in a field related to the chosen program
- Have NEVER registered for or completed a master's degree
- Be 35 years or younger at time of application
- Valid passport, admissible to Canada as an international student (Study Permit required)
- NOT a dual citizen or asylee/refugee/permanent resident of the US, Canada, UK, or EU
- Demonstrated leadership, community service, and financial need
- Priority given to women, people affected by forced displacement, and people living with a disability
Benefits
Benefits
- Full international student tuition
- On-campus or arranged housing
- Personal monthly living stipend
- Pre-arrival and immigration support
- Academic tools and resources
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Determine eligibility using the official criteria
2. Register for and attend a mandatory virtual information session
3. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application form (link only provided after attending an info session)
4. Undergo pre-screening (2-step review, typically 4u20136 weeks)
5. If pre-screened successfully, receive a fee waiver and apply for admission to McGill University
6. Scholarship decisions communicated late March or early April
Documents
Required Documents
Exact document requirements are provided during the pre-screening stage, after the initial application form. Do not send documents before being asked. Applicants should be prepared to eventually provide transcripts and other admission documents as part of the regular McGill graduate admissions process.
Important Notes
Applicants must NOT contact McGill professors or supervisors directly during the process. Only students who receive the pre-screening fee waiver are considered for the scholarship. If you defer admission, you forfeit scholarship eligibility. This is highly competitive u2014 meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission or a scholarship. Deadlines shift each year; always confirm the current cycle's exact dates on McGill's official page before relying on any date shown here.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No \u2014 verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
Check the Verification Date above \u2014 listings are reviewed periodically and marked Expired or Closed when no longer valid.
Can Bang Ti Lenydoor help me apply?
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