McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024 to study in Canada: APPLY NOW!

Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program envisions a transformative network of young people and institutions driving inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in Africa. Since launching in 2012, the Program has supported nearly 40,000 young people in Africa to pursue secondary or tertiary education.   

To enable Scholars and young people across Africa to succeed, we know there is a need to address systemic barriers in higher education, strengthen capacity, support innovative solutions across critical sectors, and connect ecosystem actors together to amplify our impact across the continent. Working together alongside young people, universities, NGOs, and other higher education stakeholders, the Program strives to create the conditions that will enable young people to attain inclusive and relevant education, transition smoothly into dignified and fulfilling work, and lead transformative lives.

How to Apply to the Scholars Program

Please note: Our partners manage the recruitment and selection of Mastercard Foundation Scholars.

The Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and non-governmental organizations. The application process and decision-making are managed individually by each partner. If you are interested in becoming a Scholar, you must apply through the university of your choice.

Partner institutions have their own deadlines and admission fees. We recommend that you research the application guidelines or contact the institution of your choice for more information. For schools that require application fees as part of the admissions process, the fees will be reimbursed if the student is selected for the Scholars Program.

The Mastercard Foundation is aware of Facebook posts advertising recruitment for scholarship programs under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. These groups are not associated with the Mastercard Foundation. We urge the public to avoid engaging with these appeals and to inform us of any groups or posts claiming to be recruiting for Mastercard Foundation scholarships and requesting application fees.

The Mastercard Foundation remains committed to positively impacting the communities and young people reached through our programs.

Since 2013, McGill University has been working with the Mastercard Foundation to offer the Scholars Program on both campuses of the University. The Scholars Program strives to selected academically talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed. Over the past 10 years, the program has seen 120 successful undergraduate and graduate scholars complete their degrees at McGill University. The program has been extended for a further 10 years at McGill.

“…the Program strives to create the conditions that will enable young people to attain inclusive and relevant education, transition smoothly into dignified and fulfilling work, and lead transformative lives.”
– Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program you must meet the following criteria: 

1. Be admissible to one of the eligible non-thesis programs at McGill University:
   • Animal Science: Sustainable Agriculture
   • Bioresource Engineering – Environmental Engineering
   • Bioresource Engineering – Integrated Food & Bioprocessing
   • Bioresource Engineering – Integrated Water Resource Management
   • Biostatistics
   • Biotechnology
   • Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry – Food Science
   • Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry – Food Safety
   • Human Nutrition: Project
   • Public Health
   • Public Policy (maximum of 5 Scholars per year)
2. Have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;
3. Be a citizen of, and reside in a Sub Saharan African Country (see list of eligible countries);
4. Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit). Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.
5. You are welcome to apply even if you do not identify with a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program priority group (listed below), however those who self identify with one of the following groups will be given precedence in the selection process.
   • Woman 
   • Refugee or Internally Displaced Person
   • Person with Disabilities
6. Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
7. Have an intent to return to your country immediately upon the completion of your degree with the goal of transforming your community through social and economic development;
8. Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.

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