Now accepting applications for F2025/2026
Application Deadline: October 25, 2024 (4p.m. EST)
Application Deadline: October 25, 2024 (4p.m. EST)
Are you interested in applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ? Watch our recorded information session before completing your application.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ is open to talented leaders and changemakers at the graduate (master’s) level, from across Sub-Sharan Africa who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture sectors across Africa.ÌýÌýÌý
*You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first.Ìý Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ admissions process.
The Program will not accept applications submitted outside the set application process.ÌýÌýÌý
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Date | Action |
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September 16 – 20, 2024ÌýÌý | Prospective applicants should attend a virtual info session to learn more about the eligibility requirements and application process.Ìý |
September 23, 2024Ìý(9:00 a.m. EST)Ìý |
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program applications open.Ìý |
October 25, 2024Ìý(4:00 p.m. EST)Ìý |
Applications close. All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application and eligibility assessment. Applications will not be accepted beyond this date.Ìý |
October 28 – November 15, 2024Ìý | Only successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to move on to the 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ application for admission stage. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified.Ìý |
December 1, 2024Ìý | Application deadline for programs in Public Health and Biostatics.Ìý |
January 15, 2025Ìý | Application deadline for all other programs.Ìý |
Early to mid-February 2025Ìý | Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their admission decision to 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ.ÌýÌý |
Mid-February – mid March 2025Ìý | The 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients.Ìý |
Mid-March – early April 2025Ìý | Successful and unsuccessful scholarship applicants will be notified.Ìý |
April – August 2025Ìý | Support is provided by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team through the immigration processes.Ìý |
August 2025Ìý | Orientation and academic programs begin.Ìý |
The selection process for applications is based on the following criteria:Ìý
Please consult our FAQs or contact us at mcfapplications.iss [at] mcgill.ca.ÌýÌý
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