Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025 at the University of British Columbia

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025 at the University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the best universities in the world. UBC’s vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will take place over a ten-year period with a total of 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, including undergraduate and masters students.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Requirements:

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• Not already possess a graduate or PhD degree.
• Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Be a citizen or refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances.
• Have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances.
• Show leadership qualities or potential.
• Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to their home community.
• Be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada.
• Not be a person who claimed or will claim asylum or protected person status after arriving in Canada.
• Commit to returning to Africa to apply their training and skills for the betterment of others.

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Steps to Apply Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Step One: Assess Your Eligibility

• Decide your Program(s) of Interest from the provided list.
• Consult the Minimum Academic Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country, to determine your academic eligibility.
• Consult the program website to ensure you possess the appropriate background experience.

Step Two: Additional Tests

• If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, make arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS).

Step Three: MCFSP Application Package

• Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application by December 1, 2023.
• Submit the package electronically in a single PDF document via email to mcfsp.admissions@ubc.ca.

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Step Four: UBC Faculty Applications

• Apply online as instructed upon completing the MCFSP Application.
• Review faculty application instructions and eligibility for fee waivers.

Step Five: Reviewing Process

• In February 2024, faculties will nominate candidates for admission for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
• A university-wide selection committee will review applications, rank them, and select award recipients.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a video interview in April 2024

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2024/2025