McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa for the McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aimed at providing them with comprehensive educational support. The Scholars Program strives to support academically talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed.

• Table of Content
• About McGill University
• McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024
• Aim and Benefits of McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024
• Requirements for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024 Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About McGill University

McGill University is an English-language public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded in 1821 by royal charter, the university bears the name of James McGill, a Scottish merchant whose bequest in 1813 established the University of McGill College. In 1885, the name was officially changed to McGill University. With more than 39,000 students, it is one of the largest universities in Canada by enrolment.[... continue reading

McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024

• Category Postgraduate
• SponsorMcGill University
• City to study Quebec
• School to study McGill University
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline December 1, 2023

Aim and Benefits of McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024

Scholarship Worth: Fee waiver

Requirements for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024 Qualification

To be considered for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, applicants are expected to fulfil the following requirements:

• Applicants must be admissible to one of the eligible non-thesis programs at McGill University
• Applicants must have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;
• Be a citizen of, and reside in a Sub Saharan African Country (see list of eligible countries);
• Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit). Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.
• 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;
• Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University are to first apply for admission into an eligible program at the University. Applicants can then proceed after applying for admission to submit an online application for the Mastercard Scholarship.