1. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.

Level: Undergraduate and Masters

Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians

Value:

  • 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award)
  • University/administrative fees
  • Reimbursed university application fee
  • Monthly living stipends
  • Accomodation
  • Visa fees
  • Airfare to and fro Canada
  • Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development
  • Psychosocial, and academic support.

Number of Awards: Varies by institution

Deadline: Varies by institution

Eligible Programs: Specific programs in Public Health, Data Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Public Policy, and Environmental Management.

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2. MASTERCARD AT McGILL UNIVERSITY

From 2024 to 2034, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University will bring together gifted leaders and changemakers from across Africa pursuing master’s degrees, who aspire to improve and transform nutrition, public health, public policy, and sustainable agriculture across the continent.

Level: Masters

Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians.

Value:

  • 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award)
  • University/administrative fees
  • Reimbursed university application fee
  • Monthly living stipends
  • Accomodation
  • Visa fees
  • Airfare to and fro Canada
  • Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development
  • Psychosocial, and academic support.

Number of Awards: 130

Deadline:

Opens: Aug-03, 2026

Closes: Aug-21, 2026 (CLOSED)






 

Eligible Programs:

Non-Thesis: Animal Science: Sustainable Agriculture, Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering), Bioresources Engineering (Integrated Food & Bioprocessing), Bioresources Engineering (Integrated Water Resources Management), Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry (Food Science), Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry (Food Safety), Human Nutrition (Project), Public Health, and Public Policy.

Thesis: Animal Science, and Bioresources Engineering.

 

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3. MASTERCARD AT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

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.

 

Level: Masters

Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians.

Value:

  • 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award)
  • University/administrative fees
  • Reimbursed university application fee
  • Monthly living stipends
  • Accomodation
  • Visa fees
  • Airfare to and fro Canada
  • Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development
  • Psychosocial, and academic support.

Number of Awards: 15+

Deadline:

Opens: Sept-15, 2026

Closes: Sept-30, 2026

Eligible Programs:

Data Science, Food Resources Economics, Food Science, Geomatics for Environmental Management, MSc./MASc., Forestry (Thesis), International Forestry, Sustainable Forest Management, and Urban Forestry Leadership.

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4. MASTERCARD AT UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto (U of T) is a fully funded scholarship program for graduate studies at Canada’s leading institution of learning, discovery, and knowledge creation. U of T is proud to be one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, driven to invent and innovate.

 

Level: Masters

Eligible: Africans and Indigenuous Canadians.

Value:

  • 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award)
  • University/administrative fees
  • Reimbursed university application fee
  • Monthly living stipends
  • Accomodation
  • Visa fees
  • Airfare to and fro Canada
  • Mentoring, counselling, and leadership development
  • Psychosocial, and academic support.

Number of Awards: 20

Deadline: To be announced

Eligible Programs: Biomedical Engineering, Financial Insurance, Health Administration, Health Informatics, Health Promotion, and Occupational and Environmental Health.

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5. McCALL MACBAIN SCHOLARSHIPS

The McCall MacBain Scholarships are about much more than financial support. They believe in the power of community and provide scholars with opportunities to develop as interdisciplinary leaders in a complex world. This program brings together a diverse group of scholars who aspire to lead with purpose – individuals who have demonstrated leadership potential and an inner drive to make a positive impact in other people’s lives.

Level: Undergraduate and Masters

Eligible: International and Domestic students

Value:

  • 100% tuition waiver (Full offer) or Ca$10,000 (Regional award)
  • University/administrative fees
  • Ca$2,300 monthly living stipends
  • one-time relocation grant for moving to Montreal
  • Visa fees
  • Airfare to and fro Canada
  • Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill
  • Scholars not pursuing an academic term during the summer may apply for up to Ca$5,000 to pursue meaningful summer initiatives
  • Leadership/entrepreneurship development workshops.

Number of Awards:

  • 30 (full scholarship)
  • 100 (entrance awards)

Deadline:

Application opens May-26, 2026 and closes:

  • Aug-19, 2026 (International)
  • Sept-23, 2026 (Canada and USA)

Eligible Programs: All

 

 

 

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