MC Gill Scholarship (Updated)

About the scholarship

McGill University and The Mastercard Foundation are pleased to offer full scholarships to economically challenged, academically gifted Master’s students from Sub-Saharan Africa through The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. In addition to financial support, Scholars are provided with a comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and support services to ensure each student’s academic success, community service engagement and transition to socially relevant employment opportunities, when they return to Africa at the conclusion of their studies.

Eligibility

Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University. Have NEVER registered for, nor completed a master’s degree. Be a citizen of and live in a Sub-Saharan African Country (view eligible countries). 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. Have an exceptional record of service, leadership, and activity in your school and/or community. Demonstrate a desire to give back to your home community. Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.