Are you interested in applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ? Watch our recorded information session before completing your application.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ is open to talented leaders and changemakers at the graduate (master’s) level, from across Sub-Sharan Africa who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture sectors across Africa.ÌýÌýÌý
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How to Apply
- Determine your eligibility.
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form*.
- Once your application is pre-screened, provide additional documentation as requested by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team.Ìý
- Successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to apply to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.ÌýÌýSuccessful applicants will receive a fee waiver and detailed instructions on how to apply for admission to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.Ìý
*You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first.Ìý Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ admissions process.
The Program will not accept applications submitted outside the set application process.ÌýÌýÌý
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Next Steps
Application Timeline
Date | Action |
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September 16 – 20, 2024ÌýÌý | Prospective applicants should attend a virtual info session to learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process.Ìý |
September 23, 2024Ìý(9:00 a.m. EST)Ìý |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program applications open.Ìý |
October 25, 2024Ìý(4:00 p.m. EST)Ìý |
Applications close. All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application and eligibility assessment. Applications will not be accepted beyond this date.Ìý |
October 28 – *December 6, 2024Ìý | Only successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to move on to the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ application for admission stage. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified. *Please note that due to the number of applications received the applicant notification window has been moved to December 6, 2024 |
December 1, 2024Ìý | Application deadline for programs in Public Health and Biostatics.Ìý |
January 15, 2025Ìý | Application deadline for all other programs.Ìý |
Early to mid-February 2025Ìý | Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their admission decision to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.ÌýÌý |
Mid-February – mid March 2025Ìý | The ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients.Ìý |
Mid-March – early April 2025Ìý | Successful and unsuccessful scholarship applicants will be notified.Ìý |
April – August 2025Ìý | Support is provided by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team through the immigration processes.Ìý |
August 2025Ìý | Orientation and academic programs begin.Ìý |
Selection Process
The selection process for applications is based on the following criteria:Ìý
- Academic merit of the candidate that qualifies for admission to ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.Ìý
- Track record as a transformative leader and person of service within their community.Ìý
- Quality of application in line with the Mastercard Foundation ethos and values of the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramÌýat ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ.Ìý
- Potential impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.Ìý
- Applicants who have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health related).Ìý
Questions?
Please consult our FAQs or contact us at mcfapplications.iss [at] mcgill.ca.ÌýÌý
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