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.
WORTH
- The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program covers all expenses associated with UBC tuition, housing and food.
- Scholars also receive a stipend each month to support their lives in Vancouver.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for consideration for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- Be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country;
- Have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential.
- 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 in their current profession, university or community.
- Scholars also receive stipend each month to support lives in Vancouver.
DEADLINE: November 9 2018
To apply and for more information visit here
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