Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po, France where students can receive a world-class education while gaining the skills needed for success in the global job market. Since 2017, Sciences Po has been the sole institution in continental Europe partnered with the Mastercard Foundation, playing a vital role in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024.
Application Timelines: Application platform opens: September 2024
-Application deadline for Master’s programmes and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: 1st of December 2024
-Sciences Po admissions decisions released: mid-February 2025
-Scholarship allocation decisions released: from March 2025
-Master’s programmes begin: at the end of August 2025
Value: Full tuition and living expenses covered
-Tailored support and resources for studies
-Reserved housing in Paris
-Career guidance and internship opportunities
-Mentoring program with alumni
Eligible Countries: Sub-saharan Africa.
Eligibility: Hold citizenship in a country within Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates who hold a second citizenship from the European Economic Area are not eligible.
-Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see the list of institutions).
Or have completed or are currently enrolled in a training foundation or mentoring programme offered by a bridging programme organisation partnering with the Mastercard Foundation (see the list of institutions).
-Be in genuine need of funding for your higher education (please note: documents proving your financial situation will be required for your application).
-Show a commitment to achieving change in Africa, particularly in the areas of public policy and major political, environmental and societal transitions.
-Be under 35 when you begin your Master’s programme.
-Not already holding or completing a Master’s degree.
Be applying for a two-year Master’s programme at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Applicants for one-year Master’s, dual degrees or joint Master’s programmes are not eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Host Country: France
How To Apply: Please on “Apply For This Scholarship” below
Source: http//www.sciencespo.fr
