Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of British Columbia 2026

  •  Master
  •  12-Sep-2025
  •   Canada
  • $$  Varies

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.

Building on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC’s learnings and success, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in the next 10 years, (2024 to 2034) is projected to support 351 graduate students in seven professional master’s degree programs. Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be provided with transformative learning through enriched educational experiences and a full range of programming that includes academic and social support, focus on student wellbeing, personal development, leadership, and transitions to dignified and fulfilling employment.

The University of British Columbia Information

The University of British Columbia Grants

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of British Columbia 2026 Established in 1908, The University of British Columbia is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vancouver (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), British Columbia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kelowna. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training, British Columbia, The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of British Columbia (UBC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Canadian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

  • have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
  • not already have a Master’s degree;
  • be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1990 or after);
  • be a citizen or a refugee of an African country;
  • be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs listed below;
  • meet the minimum academic requirements of the program they are applying to.
    • Consult the link below identifying the  Minimum Academic Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country to determine your academic eligibility for the degree program and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
    • If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, make arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) and have the results sent to UBC. Please visit this website to confirm whether you meet  UBC’s English requirement.

Offered Benefits

  • Tuition & Books
  • Flights & Immigration support
  • Room and Board
  • Stipends for living expenses
  • Health Insurance
  • Career services & Support
  • Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
  • **Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent)

Application Process

Required Documents:

Your fully completed application should include (all in one application form online):

  1. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form. 
    Note: for the personal statements, succinctly answer each question.
  2. Submit a CV/resume. 
  3. Provide two reference letters on official letterhead. Attach these to the application. DO NOT email them 
  4. Transcripts. 
Visit University of British Columbia on mastercardfdn.scholars.ubc.ca to apply

For more details, visit UBC Scholarship webpage

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