Applications are now open for the 2025 University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
When is the Application Deadline:
October 31, 2024
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Tell Me About The Award:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers fully-funded scholarships to outstanding graduate students from Africa. The program supports transformative leaders and aims to impact their home countries positively through education and development.
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Which Fields are Eligible:
- Faculty of Land and Food Systems:
- Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
- Master of Food Science (MFS)
- Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)
- Faculty of Forestry:
- Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
- Master of International Forestry (MIF)
- Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
- Master of Science/Master of Applied Science in Forestry (Thesis-based)
- Faculty of Science:
- Master of Data Science
Type:
Fully-funded graduate scholarship
Who can Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:
- Applicants must be from one of the world’s least developed countries.
- Applicants should have demonstrated leadership and community service.
- The scholarship is aimed at transformative leaders who have faced significant barriers to education.
How are Applicants Selected:
- Based on academic merit that qualifies for admissions to the chosen program.
- Proven track record of transformative leadership and community service.
- Quality of the application in line with the program theme.
- Potential impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.
- Consideration of significant barriers to education faced by the applicant.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Applicants from one of the world’s 50 least developed countries, as listed by the United Nations.
Where will the Award be Taken:
University of British Columbia, Canada
How Many Awards:
Number of awards varies; typically offered to a select group of students
What is the Benefit of the Award:
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Relocation and travel allowances
- Support for academic and professional development
How Long Will the Award Last:
The duration of the scholarship corresponds to the length of the graduate program, typically 1-2 years.
How to Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- Submit personal statements, CV/resume, two reference letters, and transcripts.
- After completing the scholarship application, eligible applicants will receive instructions to apply to UBC’s graduate program.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC
