The University of British Columbia 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. 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
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicant must:
- Be a citizen of and residing in a sub-saharan African country
- Have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential
- Be graduating/recently graduated from a recognized senior secondary school
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his /her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities outside the classroom, in the school and/or community
DEADLINE: January 1 2017
To apply and for more information visit here