MasterCard Foundation MSc Scholarships At McGill University in Canada, 2018

The McGill University, Canada is partnering with the MasterCard Foundation Scholars to offer scholarship opportunities to individuals who are willing to undergo a degree program at the Institution.

Course Level: Masters (Non Thesis)

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries

To be taken at (country): McGill University Canada

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.

Eligibility Criteria:  To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Master’s Program at McGill, you 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 ( Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – 2019 Nomination Form.pdf);
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 below);
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.

Method of Application: For further questions about the application and admission process please contact MCF scholars@mcgill.ca

Visit The Scholarship Website For More Information

Scholarship Application Deadline: 4th February, 2019