Mastercard Foundation 2024 Scholars Program at McGill University, Canada

Hello, Thank you for your interest in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University. Application period for the Fall 2024 intake is now OPEN .

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Since 2013, McGill University has been working with the Mastercard Foundation to offer the Scholars Program on both campuses of the University. The Scholars Program strives to selected academically talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed. Over the past 10 years, the program has seen 120 successful undergraduate and graduate scholars complete their degrees at McGill University. The program has been extended for a further 10 years at McGill.

• Table of Content
• About McGill University
• McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Courses
• Requirements for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About McGill University

McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from over 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. 

McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The Program strives to create the conditions that will enable young people to attain inclusive and relevant education, transiton smoothly into dignified  and fulfilling work, and lead transformative lives.

• Financial Coverage: Funded

McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Courses

Requirements for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program you must meet the following criteria: 

1. Be admissible to one of the eligible non-thesis programs at McGill University: 
   • Animal Science: Sustainable Agriculture
   • Bioresource Engineering - Environmental Engineering
   • Bioresource Engineering - Integrated Food & Bioprocessing
   • Bioresource Engineering - Integrated Water Resource Management
   • Biostatistics
   • Biotechnology
   • Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry - Food Science
   • Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry - Food Safety
   • Human Nutrition: Project
   • Public Health
   • Public Policy (maximum of 5 Scholars per year)
2. Have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;
3. Be a citizen of, and reside in a Sub Saharan African Country (see list of eligible countries);
4. 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.
5. You are welcome to apply even if you do not identify with a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program priority group (listed below), however those who self identify with one of the following groups will be given precedence in the selection process.
   • Woman 
   • Refugee or Internally Displaced Person
   • Person with Disabilities
6. Have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community;
7. Have an intent to return to your country immediately upon the completion of your degree with the goal of transforming your community through social and economic development;
8. Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.

Interview date, Process and Venue for McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

1. Pre Screening
   At this phase, applications are reviewed and will be notified within a reasonable timeframe.
    
2. Submission of Application to McGill University
   If successful during the pre-screening phase, applicants will be notified, and granted a fee waiver to be able to submit their application for admission to McGill University.
    
3. Department Decision
   Once all of the requested documents have been received, the department will review the application in line with their deadlines.
   • If the applicant is admitted to their program of study, their Scholarship application will move on to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Selection Committee for review.
   • If the applicant is refused admission, they are no longer eligible for the scholarship.  
   • There may be instances where applicants are admitted to McGill University but are not awarded the scholarship, and they must find other sources of funding.

Successful applicants will be notified in April 2024 if they have been selected for the 2024 Cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program at McGill University.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Determine Your Eligibility
McGill Graduate Programs: Prospective applicants must consult the departmental requirements as well as the standard graduate admission requirements , to verify that they are eligible to apply. Please ensure that you confirm that your degree meets the equivalency requirements here: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/equivalency See eligible programs here .

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: Please find scholarship eligibility criteria here . 
Please note that meeting the minimum graduate admissions requirements does not guarantee eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program or admission to McGill University.

2. Application Forms
McGill Graduate Programs: Begin McGill University Graduate Application , prospective applicants should not proceed with the payment of the application, but complete all other components.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program : Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application form  in order to have your application pre-screened for academic and scholarship eligibility. Only complete applications that meet the minimum eligibility requirements will be considered.

Submission Deadline for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application is December 1st 2023.

For more details visit: McGill University webaite.