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Apply! McGill University Canada – MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for African Students
McGill University and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to offer The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University for the academic year. This prestigious scholarship recognizes students who are residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries (including French-speaking students), who come from the most challenged socioeconomic backgrounds and who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.
Deadline
10th December, 2017
Field of Study
Development related courses.
Programme
Undergraduate
Eligibility
-You must qualify academically for admission to McGill University. Please note that admission is competitive.
-You must be a first-time applicant to university (transfer applicants are not eligible).
-You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country. -French-speaking applicants are welcome.
-You must have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community.
-You must have the potential for meaningful future service to your community as a leader engaged in dynamic local and global social change.
-Your financial status must be in the lowest two quintiles of your country.
Value
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at McGill will receive a holistic set of financial, social, and academic supports throughout their education and during their post-graduate transitions.
Application
Because applicants to The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program do not have to pay the $107.50 application fee, you must follow a special application procedure.
You will find detailed instructions on this special procedure, and complete information about applying to McGill as a MasterCard Foundation Scholar, from the link below.
