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Opportunity In Canada – Fully-funded MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

By Anthony C. Ejiogu
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The University of British Columbia is pleased to partner with The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to provide comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet economically marginalized young people.

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WHO WE ARE:WHY UBC?Eligibility and Selection CriteriaApplication processAPPLY TO UBC

Scholars in the Program have a demonstrated commitment to giving back to their communities and developing the leadership needed to contribute to social and economic transformation across the continent.

WHO WE ARE:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will take place over a ten-year period with a total of 163 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, including 77 undergraduate and 35 master’s students. Beginning with five undergraduate students in 2013, in 2018 UBC will have more than 70 Mastercard Foundation Scholars.

WHY UBC?

The promise: academic faculties and research facilities are globally recognized for their influence and impact. The outcome: knowledge, skills, hands-on experience, and connections for life. The Vancouver campus is arguably the most beautiful place on earth to pursue your academic career.

At UBC’s Vancouver campus, you can get a top-tier education while living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This research-intensive campus is an incubator for bright ideas and a jumping-off point for adventure, both inside and outside the classroom.

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Applications for the 2021/22 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program are now open. Please see the application details below.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

  • have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
  • must not already have a graduate or PhD degree;
  • be 35 years old or younger (i.e. born in 1985 or after);
  • be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country;
  • have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country;
  • present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere;
  • have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances and show leadership qualities or potential;
  • demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities in their current profession, university or community;
  • be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada;
  • commit to returning to Africa in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others;
  • be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the following faculties and programs at UBC’s Vancouver campus;
  • Faculty of Forestry
  • Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
  • Master of International Forestry (MIF)
  • Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
  • Faculty of Land and Food Systems
  • Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
  • Master of Food Science (MFS)
  • Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)
  • Faculty of Science
  • Master of Data Science

Please note that the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program only covers the expenses of the admitted scholars.

Please note that Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply for this award.

Please note that funds from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC cannot be applied to pursue programs at other academic institutions.

DEADLINES

Step 1: Admissibility Submission: November 6, 2020

Step 2: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application: December 11, 2020

Step 3: UBC Faculty Applications:

Forestry: January 13, 2021
Land and Food Systems: January 8, 2021
Science: January 8, 2021

These dates may vary from those posted on faculty websites. Please note that if you are applying for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, you must submit all your documents (including your reference letters) by the dates requested above. 

*Applicants applying to these programs should consider the different deadlines. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Application process

Please read through all the application steps outlined before proceeding to the eligibility form and application. This will help you understand our entire application process, answer any questions that may arise, and help you avoid any errors.

Step One: Admissibility Submission

Decide your Program(s) of Interest from the list.
Consult the link/chart below identifying the Minimum Academic

Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country to determine your academic eligibility for the program and MCF.

* Given that the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions available, a record that satisfies basic entrance requirements does not guarantee admission to graduate studies*.

Consult the program website to determine if you possess the appropriate background experience.

If you meet the minimum academic requirements and have the appropriate background, complete the eligibility verification form (at the bottom of this page) to verify your eligibility for the scholarship. We will accept and verify Admissibility Submissions until November 6th,2020.

Step 2: Additional Tests

If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, make arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) and have the results sent to UBC. Please visit this website to confirm whether you meet UBC’s English requirement: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/english-proficiency-requirements.

Step 3: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Eligibility Package

You must complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Applications before you apply to UBC. 

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Applications are due on December 11, 2020. We ask that all applications be submitted electronically in a single document PDF, via email as this is faster and costs less. Late or incomplete packages cannot be accepted and UBC is not responsible for any packages not received by the deadline.

In order for the Selection Committee to determine your eligibility for this scholarship, you must demonstrate financial need, a commitment to give back, and how your education will contribute towards the transformation of your community, your region, or your country in Africa. You must:

Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Eligibility Form. If submitting a hand-written Eligibility Form, ensure that the document is clearly legible.
Submit the Personal Statements. An answer to each question not exceeding the word limit must be typed and submitted:

Please tell us your story. What is of importance to you and reflects who you are? (200-300 words max.)

Describe a recent, meaningful involvement in your community, including what your role is/has been in the activity/ies. (200-300 words max.)
Why are you interested in studying at UBC, and how do you envision your chosen program of study at UBC helping you to reach your long-term career and personal goals? What drives you to achieve your goals? (200 – 300 words max.)

Persistence is crucial to the completion of this. Please describe a situation where you had to overcome a significant obstacle/ challenge(s) to reach a goal. How did you react to this challenge, and what did you learn from the situation? (200 – 300 words max.)
What else should we know about your financial condition in order to consider you for this scholarship? (200-300 words max.)

Submit a CV/resume. This should include any relevant education and work experience.

Provide two reference letters. Please provide two reference letters on official letterhead that will attest and speak extensively to your community service, volunteering abilities, and leadership potential.

If your referees would like to send their letters directly to us for privacy reasons, please note that these should be sent to us via email by December 11, 2020. Any letters sent after this date will deem your package as “incomplete”, and hence, will not be considered for the scholarship. The same reference letters can be provided for your academic application given that they meet the requirements. However, a strong preference will be given to references that can attest to your leadership skills, commitment to community services, and why you are suited for this award.

Please note that each faculty will have specific requirements for reference letters separate from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – make sure to follow these requirements.

Transcripts: Please attach a legible copy of your (unofficial) transcripts. If your transcripts are in a language other than English, note that you will be required to also provide a translation.

Submit the Checklist, Eligibility Form, Personal Statements, CV, two reference letters on official letterhead, transcripts, and signed declaration. Upon completion of your Eligibility Package, please submit a copy of your package as one pdf. document via email to [email protected] Note that the declaration must be signed by hand, electronically, or typed, otherwise, the package will be considered incomplete.

Step 4: UBC Faculty Applications

Apply Online: 

Once your Mastercard Foundation Application is complete, you will receive an email with instructions to submit an online application to Review the instructions for the faculty application process.

Application Fees: You may be eligible for a fee waiver if your country is listed as one of the world’s 50 least developed countries, according to the United Nations. Please visit this website to check if you are eligible

If your country is not listed above, please email us to see if you are eligible for a fee waiver after you have submitted your application package. You will receive instructions and a deadline of when to submit a fee waiver request from the MCF Program. Any fee waiver requests after this date will not be.

Step 5:  Reviewing Process

In February 2021, faculties will nominate admitted candidates for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship. A university-wide selection committee will review scholarship applications from the three faculties, rank them and select award recipients. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at this time and invited to submit a video interview.

In April 2021, only the MCF Scholar award recipients will be contacted and soon thereafter an announcement of award recipients will be made. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to applicants who have not received the scholarship.

Now that you have read through the entire application process and determined you are eligible to apply, please fill out the eligibility form for your desired program.

Faculty of Forestry
Faculty of Land & Food Systems
Faculty of Science
For further questions about the UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, please email [email protected] .

APPLY TO UBC

Please note that faculty applications for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship applicants may be different than what is posted on faculty websites. Be sure to review deadlines as noted in the DEADLINES section above.

Apply to UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramVancouver Campusc/o MCFSP, Global Lounge2205 Lower Mall, Bldg 1Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4Tel 604 822 9803Email [email protected]

Undergraduate

The UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has completed its undergraduate recruitment and will no longer be accepting new scholarship applications. For other international undergraduate scholarship information at UBC, please visit Undergraduate Programs and Admissions Page. 

You can also learn more about other partner institutions offering the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

Want more opportunities to reach your dreams, click here.

Source: http://mcfscholars.ubc.ca/apply/

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