McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship in Canada 2027

McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Benefits

The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is comprehensive and it covers not only full tuition but all costs related to attending McGill University. That includes:

• Pre-arrival and immigration support
• Full international student tuition
• On-campus housing
• Personal monthly stipend
• Academic tools and resources

How to Apply

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University will be hosting multiple virtual information sessions ahead of the start of the application cycle. Attending one of these sessions is a mandatory step in the application process. Only eligible candidates who attend an information session will receive access to the application form link.

There will be two weekly regional information sessions, organized according to your country of residence. Please be sure to register for the session that corresponds to your region.

Requirements for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship

Prospective applicants must qualify academically for admission to McGill University and meet the following minimum criteria: 

• Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University. 
• Have NEVER registered for, nor completed a master’s degree. 
• Be a citizen of and live in an African country (view 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. 
• Have an exceptional record of service, leadership, and activity in your school and/or community. 
• Demonstrate a desire to give back to your home community.
• Demonstrate that financial constraints have prevented or restricted your educational opportunities.
• Be 35 years or younger at the time of application.
• Priority will given to: 
  • Women;
  • People affected by forced displacement (asylum seekers, internally displaced people, refugees and returnees, etc.); 
  • People living with a disability; 

Applicants with First Class Honors or an equivalent have a stronger chance of admission to McGill University. 

Eligible Programs

All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational background, must: 

1. Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the program selected for graduate studies. 
2. Ensure your bachelor’s degree meets equivalency requirements. Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted. 

Meeting the minimum graduate admissions requirements does not guarantee eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program or admission to McGill University. Consult each program page for any additional requirements. 

To apply to a thesis program, the applicant must first apply to the McGill Mastercard Foundation Scholarship. Prospective applicants must NOT reach out to supervisors or professors directly. Applicants selected for a fee waiver and applying to a thesis program will be contacted by our team with instructions on how to secure a supervisor.