The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po : applications are open !
The applications for the scholarships offered by the Mastercard Foundation to study a full master degree at Sciences Po are now open !
Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open to the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Its overarching mission is to educate future leaders in the public and private sectors.
Since 2017, Sciences Po is the only institution in continental Europe to partner with the Mastercard Foundation. Since then, it has been an instrumental member of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, offering a world-class education in the humanities and social sciences that pairs rigorous academic standards with proven expertise in preparing students for the globalized job market.
For its second strategic phase (2024 – 2034), the goal of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po is to support 1,450 students and young professionals who demonstrate academic excellence, strong leadership potential and a commitment to achieving change in Africa, but who face significant financial barriers to higher education.
What does this program offer?
- To join of their two-years masters program in one of their graduate schools in the heart of Paris
- Exemption of our tuition fees, monthly living stipend, health insurance, flight ticket, computer…
- Funding may be available for impactful projects
- Tailored pre-departure and welcome program
- Mentorship Program with its alumni community
- Transition to employment support through networking events and careers fairs in different sectors
By opening the doors to top academic programmes and equipping each scholar with transferable personal skills they can take into the job market, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po aims to train a new generation of change-makers.
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