University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025
The University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the 2024/2025 academic year is now open for applications. This program offers fully funded study opportunities in Canada. Below are the requirements, application closing date, and information on how to apply.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a globally recognized institution known for its excellence in research and teaching. It is consistently ranked among the best universities in the world and aims to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship and supports outstanding research.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide fully funded opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students over a ten-year period. A total of 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be supported through this program.
Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
- Not already possess a graduate or PhD degree.
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Be a citizen or refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances.
- Have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances.
- Show leadership qualities or potential.
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to their home community.
- Be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada.
- Not be a person who claimed or will claim asylum or protected person status after arriving in Canada.
- Commit to returning to Africa to apply their training and skills for the betterment of others.
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Application Closing Date
The application deadline is 1st December, 2023.
