Fully-funded Scholarships for Outstanding Students from Sub-Saharan African Countries in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po 2020-2021
If you happen to be a Sub-Saharan African Student, sign up for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po to be one of 126 talented African students that will be getting through their studies with the support of the program.
The scholarships will help awardees who face financial and other barriers to higher education, pursue their studies for a period of three years for the Bachelor’s degree, two years for the Master’s degree and one month for the Summer School.
Application Deadline: November 25, 2020/January 31, 2021
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Benefits
For all selected Scholars, Science po will cover:
- The full cost of tuition fees at Sciences Po.
- Living costs in France during the study period.
In addition to funding their studies, Sciences Po will offer scholars an array of resources to ensure appropriate academic support and facilitate their transition from education to employment:
- An orientation program and individualized academic advising throughout their studies at Sciences Po.
- A mentor program offered in collaboration with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni
- Career guidance and support
Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants have to be
- Nationals of Sub-Saharan African Countries.
- At least 18 years old by the time of application.
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Application Instructions
To apply,
- Learn more information on the application and selection process:
- Apply for the Scholarship here:
- Masters before November 25, 2020.
Summer School before January 31, 2021.
About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars is an initiative by one of the world’s largest private foundations, with a mission to ensure an all-inclusive education, and promote financial inclusion in order to forge an equitable world.
Based in Toronto, Canada, the foundation is an independently-operated arm of Mastercard International since its launch in 2006.
Sciences Po is the first university in continental Europe to join the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
The University alongside other 27 prestigious institutions in Africa, America and Europe are committed to ensuring that all young people, whatever their background, have the same opportunities to get a quality education and fulfil their potential.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po aims to support talented African students through their studies and to offer the next generation of leaders a world-class social science education, so they can go on to become changemakers in their home countries.
The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from sub-Saharan African countries with an exceptional academic record and strong leadership potential, but who face financial and other constraints to higher education.
The Mastercard Foundation works with mutual-minded organizations to provide higher access to education, training and financial services for economically disadvantaged people, primarily in Africa.
Key Dates and Order of Program
The application deadlines for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships for the year 2020-21 are:
Master’s: November 25, 2020
Apply for your master before December 6, 2020.
Summer School: January 31, 2021
Apply to the Sciences Po Summer School before February 28, 2021.
The Scholarships will be awarded in partnership with a network of partner institutions accepting the terms and conditions of the nomination framework.
