The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po aims to support 120 talented African students through their studies and to offer the next generation of leaders a world-class social science education, so they can go on to become changemakers in their home countries.
Application Deadlines:
Eligible Countries: Africans
To Be Taken At (Country): France
About Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme: Scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year are awarded in collaboration with a network of partner institutions authorised to nominate candidates.
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Sciences Po is the first university in continental Europe to join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Within this international network, 27 prestigious institutions in Africa, America and Europe are committed to ensuring that all young people, whatever their background, have the same opportunities to get a quality education and fulfil their potential.
Over six years (2017 – 2022), the Scholars Program will fund:
Type: Masters, Shortcourse (summer school)
Eligibility: The scholarships are awarded to students from sub-Saharan African countries with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential, but who face financial and other barriers to higher education.
Number of Awards: 120 for a period of 5 years.
Value of Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme: These scholarships cover the full cost of tuition fees at Sciences Po and living costs in France during the study.
As well as funding their studies, Sciences Po will offer scholars a specific suite of resources to ensure they have appropriate academic support and to facilitate their transition from education to employment:
Duration of Program: The scholarships are awarded for three years for the Bachelor’s degree, two years for the Master’s degree and one month for Summer School.
How to Apply for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme: More information on the application and selection process and dates:
Visit the Program Webpage for Details
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