The University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada in partnership with the MasterCard foundation Scholars Programme is offering scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigerians to pursue their studies at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

Scholarship Benefits:  The scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship. The Selected students will receive a scholarship equivalent to the costs related to attaining a degree, including travel, tuition, textbooks, housing, food, and living expenses. You will also receive financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support which will enable you to build experiences and competencies critical for academic success.

Eligible Countries: African countries

To be taken at (country): University of British Columbia, Canada

Scholarship Type: Masters

Eligible Fields of Study: Development related fields

Duration of Scholarship: Full period of study

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

• have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
• be a citizen of and 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 applying for a Master’s degree in one of the following Faculties and programs at UBC’s Vancouver campus listed in the Graduate Scholarship Webpage (see Link below)
• be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada;
• commit to returning to Africa immediately after graduation from UBC in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are to visit http://mcfscholars.ubc.ca/apply/graduate/ for detailed in formation on the application process.

Application 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

For more information, visit the official scholarship page.