University of British Colombia Master Card Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate and Post Graduate) is open for . The scholarship allows level programm(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .
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.
Undergraduate Scholarship Instructions:
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC for undergraduate students is open to first-time applicants who are residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country. This program targets academically qualified, yet economically disadvantaged, young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.
Nominees need to apply online to the University of British Columbia AND submit the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program application.Nominees must complete the online application for academic admission to UBC by December 10, 2015 and meet the UBC English Language Admission Requirement by February 15, 2016.
To be eligible for consideration as an undergraduate for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, the nominee must:
In order to apply for the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia, you must be nominated. Nominations will be accepted from secondary schools and recognized international development agencies and their affiliates, or registered local or international charitable and not-for-profit organizations. Each school or organization may nominate a maximum of three students. Note that you will need to apply online to the University of British Columbia AND also submit the Undergraduate MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program application.
When students are confirmed for nomination, their high school or recognized non-profit organization must use the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program nomination package.
You can download the Nominations Package below. The Nominations Package deadline is December 10, 2015.
MC_Fdn_Undergrad Nomination_Package_2016-17
Graduate Scholarship Instructions:
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC for graduate students is open to applicants who have a Bachelor’s Degree and are a citizen of and have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country.
To be eligible for consideration for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:
Please note that Convention refugees and students intending to become landed immigrants to Canada are not eligible for consideration for this award.
Prospective students from Sub-Saharan Africa who qualify under the MCF Scholarship eligibility criteria must complete an application package to seek admission into one of the above Faculties.
Selection of Scholars
Please note that Admissibility Submissions are due: - Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Land & Food Systems: December 1, 2014 – Sauder School of Business: December 15, 2014 Completed Application Packages are due: - Faculty of Forestry and the Faculty of Land & Food Systems: January 6, 2015 – Sauder School of Business: January 30, 2015 These dates may vary from those posted on faculty websites. Please note that if you are applying for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, you must submit all your documents by the dates requested above. NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN SEPTEMBER 2015 FOR THE 2016-17 YEAR. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THE WEBSITE IN SEPTEMBER.
Important: This scholarship is only for Saharan African Countries.
University of British Colombia Master Card Foundation Scholarships (Undergraduate and Post Graduate) is available to undertake level programs at .
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
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