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Scholarship

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC — Winter 2027

University of British Columbia and Mastercard Foundation

Vancouver, Canada

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University of British Columbia and Mastercard Foundation

Applications openAug 31, 2026
Application deadlineSep 06, 2026
Eligible locations
Africa Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Opportunity details

The important facts at a glance

Study levelMaster’s
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsTuition, books, flights, immigration support, room and board, stipend and health insurance
Eligible courses or study areasSelected UBC master’s programmes listed on the official programme page

Who can apply

Review the official criteria before applying

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.

About this opportunity

Program overview and application information

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.
Ready to continue?Always confirm final requirements and dates on the official website.
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Source checked Jul 29, 2026