McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

About This Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University provides comprehensive, fully funded scholarships to academically talented young people from Sub-Saharan Africa who face financial barriers to education. McGill, consistently ranked among the world's top 30 universities, offers scholars access to world-class education in Montreal, Canada. The program provides not just financial support but a holistic package including academic advising, mentoring, leadership development, and career preparation to develop Africa's next generation of leaders.

Benefits

• Full tuition and mandatory university fees, living stipend covering accommodation, food, and personal expenses, round-trip airfare to Canada, comprehensive health insurance, textbooks and educational materials, laptop or technology allowance, academic tutoring and mentoring, leadership development workshops, career coaching and internship support, transition and alumni networking support

Eligible Programs