December 13, 2024
Scholarship Program for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation 2025 in France

Scholarship Program for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation 2025 in France

Applications are being accepted for the Scholarship Program for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation 2025 in France from scholars around Africa who aspire to study in a prestigious university and gain the skills necessary to advance their careers. In order to give students and young professionals a top-notch education in the humanities and social sciences that combines demanding academic standards with critical skills for success in the global job market, Sciences Po, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, is needed.

SUMMARY of Scholarship Program for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation 2025 in France

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation
Host Institution(s): Sciences Po
Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate
Nationality: Africans

Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Program for Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation 2025 in France

Applicants for the Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarships Program in Japan are require to meet the following criteria:

Be a citizen of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates with a second citizenship from the
European Economic Area are ineligible.
Have completed or be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree programme at one of Sciences Po’s institutions of reference (see list here).
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 list here).
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 aged under 35 as at the commencement of 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.

Scholarship Benefits

The awardees of the Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarships Program in France will benefit the following:

Full tuition and living expenses covered
Reserved housing in Paris
Tailored support and resources towards studies
Career guidance and internship opportunities
Mentoring program with alumni

Application Procedure

Applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025 must first gain acceptance into a Master’s program at one of Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools. Interested candidates can apply for both the Master’s programs and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program through a single application process on the official platform (see link below) for the program. Ensure to apply for your chosen Master’s program and the Scholars Program using the international graduate admissions procedure.

Further information and a detailed guide for applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships:

Applications for Master’s scholarships
Applications for Summer School scholarships

Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Visit the official scholarship website

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