UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027

Overview The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of British Columbia is opening Winter 2027 applications for eligible young Africans to pursue selected master's degrees, including Data Science, Food and Resource Economics, Food Science, Forestry, Geomatics, and related sustainability programmes. Applications open on August 31, 2026; the first expression-of-interest deadline is September 6, 2026. Who this is for African graduates and refugees applying for eligible UBC master's programmes Organizer University of British Columbia / Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Format and location Type: scholarship. Location/format: Vancouver, Canada. Deadline 6 September 2026 at 23:59 Benefits and support highlighted Review the overview above for the specific funding, prizes, mentorship, exposure, incubation, training, investment-readiness support or other benefits confirmed from the source. Where an amount or benefit is not stated, Tech Kaizen does not invent it; applicants should confirm it from the official details page. Documents and details to prepare - academic transcripts and certificates - proof of citizenship or refugee status where required - CV/resume, references, essays or statements - programme admission requirements from the host university - passport or identity documents if requested

Eligibility Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree, not already hold a master's degree, be 35 or younger, be a citizen or refugee of an African country, apply to one of the eligible UBC master's programmes, and meet the academic requirements for that programme. Eligibility checklist - academic transcripts and certificates - proof of citizenship or refugee status where required - CV/resume, references, essays or statements - programme admission requirements from the host university - passport or identity documents if requested Before you apply - confirm you match the country, age, sector, organization type, career stage, team and deadline requirements - read the official guidelines or FAQ if available - prepare documents in the format requested by the organizer - use the official Details link for final submission instructions - do not rely only on the Tech Kaizen summary for final eligibility decisions