2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship [Study In Canada]

McGill University Mastercard Scholarship strives to select academically talented young leaders from all countries to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed.

The 2025 McGill University Scholarship funded by the Mastercard Foundation covers the full fees of tuition, accommodation, flight, living expenses, feeding, books, laptop, and all other study-related expenses.

SCHOLARSHIP AT GLANCE:

Category	Details
Scholarship Name	McGill University Mastercard Scholarship
Funded By	Mastercard Foundation
Level of Study	Master’s
Eligible Countries	Sub-Saharan African Countries
Eligible Programs	Nutrition, Public Health, Public Policy, Sustainable Agriculture
Coverage	Full tuition, accommodation, flight, living expenses, feeding, books, laptop, and other study-related expenses
Eligibility	• First-time master’s student • Citizen of and living in Sub-Saharan Africa • Valid passport • Under 35 years old • Exceptional service/leadership record
Required Documents	• University transcripts • Letters of reference/recommendation • Program-specific requirements
Application Deadline	October 25, 2024
Application Process	1. Apply to Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2. Pre-screening 3. Additional documentation (if requested) 4. Invitation to apply to McGill University
Rewards	• Pre-arrival and immigration support • Full international student tuition • On-campus housing • Personal monthly stipend • Academic tools and resources • Leadership and professional development program • Post-graduation transition expenses

Fact About The McGill University

1. Oldest University in Canada: McGill University, founded in 1821, is one of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious institutions.
2. Nobel Prize Winners: McGill has produced an impressive 12 Nobel Prize winners, including Ernest Rutherford, who split the atom.
3. Space Exploration: McGill alumni have reached for the stars – literally! McGill graduates have been part of NASA’s space missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing.
4. Medical Breakthroughs: McGill is renowned for its medical research. Sir Frederick Banting, a McGill graduate, discovered insulin, revolutionizing diabetes treatment.
5. Einstein’s Connection: Albert Einstein visited McGill in 1921 and delivered a lecture on his theory of relativity.
6. Rhodes Scholars: McGill has produced an impressive 145 Rhodes Scholars, one of the highest numbers in Canada.
7. Diverse Community: McGill welcomes students from over 150 countries, making it one of Canada’s most international universities.
8. Iconic Architecture: McGill’s downtown campus features stunning architecture, including the historic Arts Building, modeled after Oxford University’s Bodleian Library.
9. Research Powerhouse: McGill is ranked among the top 3 universities in Canada for research intensity, with over $500 million in annual research funding.
10. Famous Alumni: McGill’s notable alumni include:
    • Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister
    • William Shatner, Star Trek’s Captain Kirk
    • Leonard Cohen, legendary musician and poet
    • Carrie Derick, Canada’s first female genetics professor

Details For 2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University 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.

McGill University Scholarship offers full sponsorship with living stipends to graduate students who wants to earn masters in Canada. McGill’s affordable tuition coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living ensures that attending graduate school at McGill is a sound investment in your future.

McGill is committed to providing competitive financial support to continue attracting top students to our graduate programs. This support, coupled with Montreal’s low cost of living, makes graduate studies at McGill a wise educational choice.

• Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University.
• Have NEVER registered for, nor completed a master’s degree.
• Be a citizen of and live in a Sub-Saharan African Country.
• Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit).  Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.
• Have an exceptional record of service, leadership, and activity in your school and/or community.
• Demonstrate a desire to give back to your home community.
• Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.

Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted.

Rewards For 2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship

The scholarship Includes:

• Pre-arrival and immigration support
• Full international student tuition
• On-campus housing
• Personal monthly stipend (food, personal expenses, transportation, etc.)
• Academic tools and resources (book allowance, laptop, tutoring, etc.)
• A tailored leadership and professional development program
• Post-graduation transition expenses (ex. convocation regalia, return flight, etc.)

Required Documents For 2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship

To apply for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship, applicants must be ready to submit the following documents:

• University transcripts
• Letters of reference/recommendation
• Program-specific requirements

How To Apply For 2025 McGill University Mastercard Scholarship

To apply for the McGill University MasterCard Scholarship, use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed with the submission of the required documents. Ensure to check out the available programs for more details.

• Determine your eligibility.
• Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form*.
• Once your application is pre-screened, provide additional documentation as requested by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team.
• Successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to apply to McGill University.  Successful applicants will receive a fee waiver and detailed instructions on how to apply for admission to McGill.

*You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first.  Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the McGill admissions process.

The Program will not accept applications submitted outside the set application process. The Deadline is 25 October, 2024.