Application is open to all interested candidates who wish to apply for the Mastercard Scholarship Program at Sciences Po 2018/2019. It aims at supporting 120 talented Africans through their studies and to give the next generation leaders a world-class social science education so that they can in turn empower more people in their individual countries.

Bachelors's Degree — 3 years
Master's Degree — 2 years
Summer School — 1 month

Eligibility

• You must have a minimum qualification of bachelor's degree to qualify
• Applicant must be a citizen of a Sub-Sahara African country
• You must have a good background in English and French (a minimum of B2)
• You are expected to have graduated from high school (secondary school) and yet to enter into the university.
• Only candidates who lack financial means to proceed their education are eligible for the scholarship
• You must demonstrate a track record of leadership or service within your community

Summer School Certificate:

• You must currently be a Mastercard Foundation scholar at a Mastercard Foundation partner institution
• You must be supported by an institution partnered with Sciences Po under the program
• Applicant must be a citizen of a Sub-Sahara African country
• You must demonstrate a track record of leadership or service within your community

Application

• First, candidates provide personal information and a letter of recommendation from the Sciences Po partner institution which is supporting their application through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
• After this first step to assess eligibility, applicants receive an email inviting them to complete the rest of the application: information on their financial situation, their educational background and extra-curricular experiences, and their plans for the future.

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