Applications are currently being accepted for the McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University aims to bring together gifted leaders and changemakers from across Africa at the master’s level who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across the African continent.
Benefits of McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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
McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Requirements
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.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
21 August, 2026
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