ELIGIBILITY:

Be admissible to one of the eligible non-thesis programs at McGill University: 

Animal Science: Sustainable Agriculture

Bioresource Engineering – Environmental Engineering

Bioresource Engineering – Integrated Food & Bioprocessing

Bioresource Engineering – Integrated Water Resource Management

Biostatistics

Biotechnology

Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry – Food Science

Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry – Food Safety

Human Nutrition: Project

Public Health

Public Policy (maximum of 5 Scholars per year)

Have never registered for /completed any graduate studies;

Be a citizen of, and reside in a Sub Saharan African Country (see list of eligible countries);

Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit). Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not identify with a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program priority group (listed below), however those who self identify with one of the following groups will be given precedence in the selection process.

Woman 

Refugee or Internally Displaced Person

Person with Disabilities

Have an intent to return to your country immediately upon the completion of your degree with the goal of transforming your community through social and economic development;

Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application.

BENEFIT:

McGill complements Scholars’ education with a comprehensive support system that includes mentorship, tailored support services, community service opportunities and sustained programming relevant to their personal development. Scholars also receive guidance and funding for two internships in their home countries during their studies. These internships aim to sustain the Scholars’ connection with their home countries and build a path toward meaningful employment post-graduation.