About The MasterCard Foundation
Scholars Program
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program offers secondary and university education to academically talented
students who come from economically disadvantaged communities in Africa.
Students receive a comprehensive set of supports throughout their education –
education relevant to growth sectors in Africa, mentoring, opportunities for
community service, and internships and jobs through a network of employers in
Africa – so they can successfully transition into the workforce and lead change
in their communities when they return home. To learn more about The MasterCard
Foundation Scholars Program, visit www.mastercardfdnscholars.org.
Scholarship Name: MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at
University of British Columbia
Brief description
The University of British Columbia,
Canada partner with the MasterCard foundation Scholars Program to grant $25M Scholarships for
African students; Over the next 10 years, 77 undergraduate and 35
master’s degree students will go through the Program.
Eligible Field of Study
Development related fields – contact
institution for eligible courses
About Scholarship
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program is a $500 million initiative to inspire young people — particularly
from Africa — to lead change through education.
The University of British Columbia,
Canada is pleased to partner with The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program to
provide comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The
Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet
economically marginalized young people. More than 110 students from Africa will
receive comprehensive scholarships to live and learn at the University of
British Columbia thanks to a $25 million grant from The MasterCard Foundation.
The first cohort of Scholars will arrive at UBC this fall. Over the next 10
years, UBC expects to welcome 77 undergraduate and 35 master’s degree
students through the Program.
UBC is among the first Canadian
universities to join The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program and one of only
15 institutions in the world participating in the $500 million global education
initiative.
Scholarship Offered Since: 2013/2014 academic year
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate and Master’s Scholarships for African students
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
To be eligible for consideration for
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, students must be nominated.
Scholars in the Program have a
demonstrated commitment to giving back to their communities and develop the
leadership needed to contribute to social and economic transformation across
the continent.
Number of Scholarships: 110 students over the next 10 years
Value of Scholarship
Selected students will receive a
scholarship equivalent to the costs related to attaining a Bachelor’s degree,
including travel, tuition, textbooks, housing, food, and living expenses. You
will also receive financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support
which will enable you to build experiences and competencies critical for
academic success.
Duration of Scholarship: Full period of study
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia, Canada
Application Deadline: December 10, 2013
Offered annually? Yes for the next 10 years
How to Apply
Nominees must also complete the
online application for academic admission to UBC.
For more information about how to
apply to University of British Columbia, Canada for
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, visit: http://internationalscholars.ubc.ca/mastercardfoundation/
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, visit: http://internationalscholars.ubc.ca/mastercardfoundation/
Sponsors
MasterCard Foundation