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Scholarships, Jobs & Opportunities for Ugandans in Canada

Discover scholarships, master's programmes, fellowships, internships and jobs. For applicants in Uganda and across Africa, each listing provides eligibility information and official application links. Check the requirements before applying.

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Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS D)

Government of Canada research funding agencies

Canada (in person)

Closes in 37 daysDeadline Oct 19, 2026
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UBC Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) — 2027

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, Canada

Closes in 80 daysDeadline Dec 1, 2026
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P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship 2027–2028

P.E.O. International

United States or Canada

Opens in 2 daysDeadline Dec 15, 2026
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Québec PBEEE Foreign Student Merit Scholarships 2027–2028

Fonds de recherche du Québec and Government of Québec

Québec, Canada

Closes in 81 daysDeadline Dec 2, 2026
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC — Winter 2027

University of British Columbia and Mastercard Foundation

Vancouver, Canada · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 6, 2026
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McCall MacBain Scholarships 2027 — McGill University

McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University

Montréal, Canada · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Aug 19, 2026
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC — Winter 2027

University of British Columbia and Mastercard Foundation

Vancouver, Canada · On Site

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Opportunity details

Application statusApplications closed
DeadlineSeptember 6, 2026
ParticipationOn Site

Who can apply

African citizens or refugees who are 35 or younger, have completed a bachelor’s degree, do not already hold a master’s degree, meet UBC’s academic requirements, and are applying to an eligible master’s programme.

Key information

Study level
Master’s
Funding coverage
Fully funded
Award value or coverage details
Tuition, books, flights, immigration support, room and board, stipend and health insurance
Eligible courses or study areas
Selected UBC master’s programmes listed on the official programme page

About this opportunity

UBC’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports eligible African students and refugees in selected postgraduate programmes. For the Winter 2027 intake, the expression of interest opens August 31, 2026 and is due September 6, 2026. Eligible candidates are then invited to the programme application stage.

The scholarship package includes tuition and books, flights and immigration support, room and board, living stipends, health insurance, career services and other programme support.

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