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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia (UBC) offers fully funded Master's scholarships for African citizens and refugees to study in Canada for the Winter 2027 intake.
Target region
Canada
Submission deadline
Rolling cycles
Authority origin
Manual
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Automated scholarship analysis & strategic breakdown
"A fully funded scholarship program for young African leaders and refugees to pursue selected Master's degrees at the University of British Columbia in Canada."
Tips for success
- ◆Submit your Expression of Interest well before the September 6th deadline
- ◆Prepare your English proficiency test early if your previous degree was not taught in English
- ◆Clearly demonstrate your leadership potential and commitment to community development in your application essays
Common mistakes
- ◆Applying if you already hold a Master's degree
- ◆Missing the tight deadline for the Expression of Interest
- ◆Failing to verify if your specific program of interest is eligible for the scholarship
Strategic recommendations
- ◆Carefully align your academic goals with the eligible programs in Forestry, Land Systems, or Data Science
- ◆Ensure all international credential requirements for your home country are met before applying
Benefits & Funding Scope
- ✓Full tuition coverage
- ✓Living expenses stipend
- ✓Travel costs to and from Canada
- ✓Health insurance
- ✓Access to leadership development and mentoring programs
Application Roadmap
- 1
Review the list of eligible Master's programs in Land and Food Systems, Forestry, or Science
- 2
Verify that you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for UBC
- 3
Submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI) by September 6, 2026
- 4
If selected, proceed with the formal application to the University of British Columbia
Eligibility Profile
- ◆Must have completed a Bachelor's degree
- ◆Must not already hold a Master's degree
- ◆Must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (born in 1990 or after)
- ◆Must be a citizen or refugee of an African country
- ◆Must be applying for an eligible Master's program at UBC
- ◆Must meet the minimum academic and English proficiency requirements of the selected program
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Funding Classification
Fully Funded
Academic Metric Target
Masters
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