The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada in partnership with the MasterCard foundation Scholars Programme is offering scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigerians to pursue their studies at the University of British Columbia, Canada.
Scholarship Benefits: The scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship. The Selected students will receive a scholarship equivalent to the costs related to attaining a degree, including travel, tuition, textbooks, housing, food, and living expenses. You will also receive financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support which will enable you to build experiences and competencies critical for academic success.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia, Canada
Scholarship Type: Masters
Eligible Fields of Study: Development related fields
Duration of Scholarship: Full period of study
Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
- have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- be a citizen of and have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country;
- present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere;
- have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances, and show leadership qualities or potential;
- demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities in their current profession, university or community;
- be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the following Faculties and programs at UBC’s Vancouver campus listed in the Graduate Scholarship Webpage (see Link below)
- be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada;
- commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are to visit http://mcfscholars.ubc.ca/apply/graduate/ for detailed in formation on the application process.
Application Deadlines:
Step 1: Admissibility Submission: November 6, 2020
Step 2: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application: December 11, 2020
Step 3: UBC Faculty Applications:
- Forestry: January 13, 2021
- Land and Food Systems: January 8, 2021
- Science: January 8, 2021
For more information, visit the official scholarship page.
