The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) provides talented young leaders from Africa with access to world-class graduate education in Canada. The program targets emerging leaders committed to driving economic growth and social transformation in their home countries.
- Opportunity Type: Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship
- Organizer: University of British Columbia (UBC) & Mastercard Foundation
- Eligible Nationalities: Citizens or refugees of African countries
- Age Limit: 35 years or younger at the time of application — born in 1990 or later
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; applicants must not already hold a master’s degree
- Study Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Application Fee: Free
- Deadline: September 6, 2026
- Invitation-Only Scholarship Application: September 15–30, 2026
- UBC Faculty Application: November 1–20, 2026
Eligible master’s Programs: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The current intake covers selected programs in:
Faculty of Forestry
- Master of Sustainable Forest Management
- Master of International Forestry
- Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management
- Master of Urban Forestry Leadership
- MSc/MASc in Forestry
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
- Master of Food and Resource Economics
- Master of Food Science
Faculty of Science
- Master of Data Science
What Does It Cover?
The UBC program lists support including:
- Tuition and books
- Flights and immigration support
- Room and board
- Living-expense stipends
- Health insurance
- Career services and support
- Mastercard Foundation global alumni network
- Social entrepreneurship opportunities
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