Applications are invited from interested and eligible applicants for the 2024 McGill University MasterCard Scholarship in canada for International Students.
On this page, you will find the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship 2024 details, eligibility, requirements, how to apply, deadline, and more.
Scholarship Description
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.
Since 2013, McGill University has been working with the Mastercard Foundation to offer the Scholars Program on both campuses of the University.
McGill University MasterCard Scholarship Details:
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.
Eligibility Requirements for McGill University MasterCard Scholarship 2024
In order to be considered for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship you must meet the following criteria:
- Be admissible to one of the eligible non-thesis programs at McGill University
- Have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;
- Be a citizen of, and reside in a Sub Saharan African Country (see list of 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.
- 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
- Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
- 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;
- Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.
Benefits of McGill University MasterCard Scholarship
- Full Scholarship
- Accommodation
- Monthly Stipends
- Airfare Tickets
Eligible Master’s Programs (Non-Thesis ONLY)
- 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)
Apply for McGill University MasterCard Scholarship Scholarship
McGill University Graduate Programs: Start your graduate application.
Do not pay the application processing fee right away, but complete all other steps.
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program : Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Application Form to have your eligibility for the study program and scholarship assessed.
Only complete applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship.
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