Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
Sciences Po
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for talented African students to pursue a two-year master’s degree in France. The program equips future leaders with the knowledge and global perspective needed to tackle Africa’s most pressing challenges in governance, policy, and sustainable development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition fees covered
- Living expenses in France covered
- Accommodation in Paris reserved for Mastercard Foundation Scholars
- Career support and mentoring program
- Access to Sciences Po academic resources and library
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold citizenship in an African country.
- 2 Must be under 35 years of age on 1 September of the year of application.
- 3 Must be currently completing or have already completed a Bachelor’s degree at one of Sciences Po’s reference institutions, through a recognized bridging/mentoring program, or hold UNHCR refugee status.
- 4 Must meet Sciences Po’s minimum academic requirements for admission to a Master’s program.
- 5 Must demonstrate financial need for higher education.
- 6 Must be committed to driving change in Africa in public policy and major transitions.
- 7 Must not already hold or currently be pursuing a Master’s degree.
- 8 Must be applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the first time.
- 9 Must not be currently enrolled at Sciences Po or currently enrolled in or graduated from a French higher education institution.