ELIGIBILITY:

To respond to the diversity of career paths and the complexity of the situations encountered, they offer a wide range of training programs: 

Sciences Po’s seven Graduate Schools, open to students holding a Bachelor’s degree and aiming to earn a Master’s degree.

The Executive Master Potential in Africa – Development Policies and Management, aimed at young professionals wanting to earn a higher degree in entrepreneurship.

The Sciences Po Summer School, for Scholars currently studying in a partner institution of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program who want to gain an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of the humanities and social sciences.

Short, custom programmes run in collaboration with partner universities from the Mastercard Foundation’s network in Africa, for students studying online or on campus at African universities.

A bridging programme for Bachelor’s degree-holders with refugee or displaced status or backgrounds, who aim to apply for a Master’s programme at Sciences Po or another university.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships cover the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France, throughout the recipient’s time studying at Sciences Po.

In addition to funding tuition, Sciences Po provides Scholars with a range of tailored resources to support their studies and facilitate their transition into employment. Specifically, Scholars have access to:

Support in the run-up to leaving for France, tailored support when they arrive, and an official welcome programme to help them integrate in their first few weeks.

Housing in Paris reserved for Mastercard Foundation Scholars.

Personalised support throughout their studies, ensuring every student has the best possible experience at Sciences Po.

Careers support: guidance to help students identify their professional aspirations; a careers fair focusing on employment and internship opportunities in Africa; access to the university’s business incubator (FR) and its network of employers and alumni working in Africa; opportunities to attend careers support workshops, conferences, etc.

A mentoring programme co-run with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni.

Access to the wide range of general resources Sciences Po provides to guide students through every step of their studies.