Fully Funded Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025 for Graduate Study in France 

Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po, where students can receive a world-class education while gaining the skills needed for success in the global job market. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Fully Funded Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025 for Graduate study in France is the 1st of December 2024.

Tell Me About The Fully Funded Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

Since 2017, Sciences Po has been the sole institution in continental Europe partnered with the Mastercard Foundation, playing a vital role in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This partnership provides students with a world-class education in the humanities and social sciences, combining rigorous academic standards with essential skills for success in the global job market.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields 

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Hold citizenship in a country within Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates who hold a second citizenship from the European Economic Area are not eligible.
• Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
• Or have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).
• Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).
• Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.
• Be under  35 when you begin your Master’s programme.
• Not already holding or completing a Master’s degree. 
• Be applying for a two-year Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Applicants for one-year Master’s, dual degrees or joint Master’s programmes are not eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars  Program

How are Applicants Selected?

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is highly selective and the scholarship is on the basis of the following criteria:

• Demonstrable adequation between the degree held, the choice of Master’s programme at Sciences Po, the personal and academic background and the future professional plans.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and perceptiveness in understanding and analysis of major contemporary political, economic and societal challenges facing Africa and the rest of the world.
• Ambition, originality and tenacity in pursuing entrepreneurial or social impact projects aimed at achieving socio-economic change in Africa.

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Timeline:

• Application platform opens: September 2024
• Application deadline for Master’s programmes and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: 1st of December 2024
• Sciences Po admissions decisions released: mid-February 2025
• Scholarship allocation decisions released: from March 2025
• Master’s programmes begin: at the end of August 2025

Which Countries Are Eligible?

Sub-Saharan Africa

Where will the Award be Taken?

France 

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will also benefit the following:

• Full tuition and living expenses covered
• Tailored support and resources for studies
• Reserved housing in Paris
• Career guidance and internship opportunities
• Mentoring program with alumni

How Long Will the Award Last?

Duration of study 

How to Apply:

To be selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, you must first gain acceptance into a Master’s program at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Starting in September 2024, you can apply for both the Master’s programs and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program through a single application process on one platform. Ensure you apply for your chosen Master’s program and the Scholars Program using the international graduate admissions procedure.

Further information and a detailed guide for applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will be available online before the 2024 admissions season.

Visit the Award Webpage for Details