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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027

by Mastercard Foundation

DeadLine : Not Specified (Special)

Added 5 days ago • Scholarship ID: 81

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Description

Full scholarships for African graduates pursuing a Master's degree in select programs at UBC's Faculty of Land and Food System…

Full Description

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.

Amount

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Funding Types

Fully Funded

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Deadline

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Benefits

Tuition & Books
Flights & Immigration support
Room and Board
Stipends for living expenses
Health Insurance
Career services & Support
Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
**Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent)

How to Apply

Round 1: Eligible applicants will be invited to apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program between September 15–30, 2026. The full application (submitted as one online form) must include: (1) completed Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form with concise personal statement answers; (2) CV/resume; (3) two reference letters on official letterhead (attached to the application, do not email separately); (4) transcripts.
Round 2: Apply to your UBC Faculty between November 1–20, 2026 — late applications will not be considered. Successful Round 1 applicants receive an email with instructions to submit their UBC Faculty application. A fee waiver may be available for applicants whose citizenship and correspondence address are in one of the world's 50 least developed countries (per the UN list), this must be requested during the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application; it cannot be refunded if applied after submission.

Timeline

August 31st: Expression of Interest Opens
September 15th – September 30th: Invitation to Apply (R1)
November 1st – November 20th: Successful Applicants are invited to apply to their faculties (R2)
December 20th – January 1st: Successful candidates contacted for interviews (R3)
February – Early March: Selected Scholars receive offers for the Winter term
August: Scholars welcomed in Vancouver for the Winter term

For more information, kindly visit UBC scholarship webpage.

Required Documents

Completed Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form (including personal statements)
CV/resume
Two reference letters on official letterhead (attached, not emailed)
Academic transcripts

Eligibility Criteria

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 have a Master’s degree;
be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1990 or after);
be a citizen or a refugee of an African country;
be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs listed below;
meet the minimum academic requirements of the program they are applying to.
- Consult the link below identifying the Minimum Academic Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country to determine your academic eligibility for the degree program and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
- If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, make arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) and have the results sent to UBC. Please visit this website to confirm whether you meet UBC’s English requirement.

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