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Scholarship opportunities for young africans

Education is a powerful tool for transformation, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offering young Africans the opportunity to access fully funded scholarships for higher education.

Whether you’re seeking undergraduate or postgraduate studies, there are numerous scholarships available across prestigious global institutions. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the opportunities currently open for application:

University of British Columbia, Canada

This program provides fully funded scholarships to African students who demonstrate academic talent and leadership potential.

Deadline: October 31, 2024, Apply here https://mastercardfdn.scholars.ubc.ca/graduate-admissions/

Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda

This scholarship supports postgraduate students pursuing degrees in technology and engineering.

Deadline: January 15, 2024. Apply here: https://www.africa.engineering.cmu.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/index.html

African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), Rwanda

Fully funded scholarships are available for students looking to excel in mathematical sciences.
Apply here: https://nexteinstein.org/apply-for-the-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-aims/

McGill University, Canada

Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, this scholarship emphasizes leadership and academic excellence.

Deadline: January 15, 2024, Apply here: https://www.mcgill.ca/mastercardfdn-scholars/apply

University of Oxford, UK

AfOx provides scholarships to African students, offering full financial support for postgraduate degrees.

Deadline: Varies by course, Apply here: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/graduate/applying-to-oxford/application-guide

Sciences Po, France

Fully funded scholarships are offered to African students with a passion for social sciences and leadership.

Deadline: December 1, 2024, Apply here: https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/mastercard-foundation-scholarships/graduate-study/

University of Cambridge, UK

The University of Cambridge offers fully funded scholarships for African students in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

Deadline: December 5, 2024, or January 5, 2025, depending on the course, Apply here: https://www.mastercardfoundation.fund.cam.ac.uk/news/call-applications-mastercard-foundation-scholarship-program-university-cambridge

University of Toronto, Canada

This program focuses on leadership development, academic excellence, and community service for African scholars.

Deadline: November 4, 2024, Apply here: https://internationalexperience.utoronto.ca/global-experiences/global-scholarships/mastercard-foundation-scholars

University of California, Berkeley, USA

The program supports African students pursuing degrees at UC Berkeley in various disciplines.

Deadline: Varies by course, Apply here: https://mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.edu/

African Leadership University (ALU)

Aims to develop the next generation of African leaders through fully funded undergraduate scholarships. Apply here: https://www.alueducation.com/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-at-alu/

These scholarships offer African students the chance to study at top universities, gain leadership skills, and make an impact in their communities. For more information on eligibility and the application process, visit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program website https://mastercardfdn.org/all/scholars/becoming-a-scholar/apply-to-the-scholars-program/ .

Don’t miss these incredible opportunities to advance your education and career!

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    I finished student secondary lat 3 year ago hope seek opportunity Kura

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