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Scholarship
🎓 SCHOLARSHIP ALERT – McGill University Mastercard Scholarship in Canada 2027
The McGill University Mastercard Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity for academically talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies in Canada. This program supports changemakers aspiring to improve nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across Africa.
Requirements
- 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 a Sub-Saharan 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.
- Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.
- Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted.
Benefits
- Pre-arrival and immigration support
- Full international student tuition
- On-campus housing
- Personal monthly stipend (food, personal expenses, transportation, etc.)
- Academic tools and resources (book allowance, laptop, tutoring, etc.)
- A tailored leadership and professional development program
- Post-graduation transition expenses (ex. convocation regalia, return flight, etc.)
Deadline: August 21, 2026
Determine your eligibility. Attend a mandatory info session between June 23 and July 15 to learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form from August 3 – 21, 2026. Once your application is pre-screened, provide additional documentation as requested by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team. Successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to apply to McGill University and will receive a fee waiver and detailed instructions. You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first.