Location: Canada
Program: Postgraduate – Masters
Eligibility: Africa Students
Duration: same with program
Deadline: October 31, 2025
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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 Scholars 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.
The Program enables young people from economically disadvantaged communities to complete quality secondary and tertiary education, and make successful transitions to further education, or to the workforce in their home countries.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program only covers the expenses of the admitted scholars.
- Tuition & Books
- Flights & Immigration support
- Room and Board (accommodation)
- Stipends for living expenses
- Health Insurance
- Career services & Support
- Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
- Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent)
Eligibility Criteria
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
- Be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs
- Economically disadvantaged background, with academic excellence in challenging circumstances
- Leadership potential and commitment to fostering development in one’s home community
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
