Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027 for African Refugees to Study a Master’s Degree at McGill University
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Applicant criteria
NationalityAlgeria, Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia
Age
- 18 - 35
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationCanada
DegreeMaster
Deadline2026-08-21
Opportunity description
UNHCR Algeria announces fully funded scholarships from the Mastercard Foundation to study at McGill University in Canada at the master’s level for the 2027/2028 academic year.
The scholarship targets refugees and asylum seekers from the African continent and provides them with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in Canada within a range of eligible master’s programs.
Available Programs
- Master’s in Bioresource Engineering.
- Master’s in Biostatistics.
- Master’s in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry.
- Master’s in Public Health.
- Master’s in Public Policy.
- Master’s in Animal Science.
Benefits
- A fully funded scholarship to study in Canada.
- An opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at McGill University.
- Dedicated to refugees and asylum seekers from Africa.
- Educational support under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
- An opportunity for students affected by displacement or asylum to pursue graduate studies.
Eligibility criteria
- The applicant must be a refugee or asylum seeker of African nationality.
- The applicant must be 35 years old or younger.
- The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- The applicant must be eligible for admission to one of the approved master’s programs at McGill University.
- The applicant must have a valid passport.
- Attendance at an official information session is required, as attending an information session is a mandatory step to receive the application link.
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