MasterCard Foundation in collaboration with SciencesPo University, France is offering scholarship opportunities to students from Africa to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Summer school programmes and courses offered in the University for 2018/2019.
Scholarship Value: The scholarships cover the full cost of tuition fees at Sciences Po and living costs in France during the study .
As well as funding their studies, Sciences Po will offer scholars a specific suite of resources to ensure they have appropriate academic support and to facilitate their transition from education to employment:
- An orientation programme and individualised academic advising throughout their studies at Sciences Po
- A mentor programme offered in collaboration with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni
- Career guidance and support: an online job platform dedicated to professional opportunities in Africa (internships and first jobs), access to our business incubator and the network of employers and alumni working in Africa, and specific career workshops.
Country Of Study: France
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate, Masters and Summer School
Eligibility Criteria:
For Undergraduate Programme
- You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- You must be in your final year of high school and not yet have started a post-secondary education
- You must have a very good level of French or English – minimum level B2
- You must be nominated by one of the institutions partnered with Sciences Po for the programme (see list of registered partners below)
- You must demonstrate a track record of leadership and/or service within your community
- You must be able to show that you lack financial means to pursue higher education
For Masters Programme
- You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- You must have completed your undergraduate studies at a foreign higher education institution and have at least a Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum C1 level in English or French depending on the programme you are applying to
- You must be supported by one of the institutions partnered with Sciences Po for the programme (see list of registered partners below)
- You must demonstrate a track record of leadership and/or service within your community
- You must be able to show that you lack financial means to pursue higher education
Scholarships for the 2018/2019 academic year are awarded in collaboration with a network of partner institutions authorised to nominate candidates.
List Of Nominating Partners In Nigeria For Undergraduates
Loyola Jesuit College
FAWE – Nigeria
List Of Nominating Partners In Nigeria For Masters Students
IFRA (Institut français)
FAWE – Nigeria
How To Apply
For application link and other application details click CLICK HERE
Application Deadlines:
- Undergraduate: 15th February 2018 (midnight)
- Graduate: 1st February 2018 (midnight)
Candidates will be informed of the results of their scholarship application in the first half of June 2018.
For more information, visit the official scholarship page.
