Scholarships: Mcgill university/ mastercard foundation for africa

Scholarships: Mcgill university/ mastercard foundation for africa

Excel, kwa kweli sifahamu utaratibu unaotumiwa na British Council kwenye Scholarship zao. Kuhusu hii program ya MasterCard Foundation, wao wanagharamia kila kitu! Yaani kuanzia application, Processing Fees, Tuition, Accomodation na ticket ya kukurudisha nyumbani baada ya masomo. Wanachohitaji kwako ni uwe na GPA ya at least 3.5, na uwe involved in your community. Yaani uwe unavolunteer kwenye NGO inayotambulika in your community. Mwisho kabisa wanataka lazima urudi nyumbani kwenu ukaisaidie jamii yako.
 
[h=1]MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program: Changing the world one life at a time[/h]
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From left to right) Some MasterCard Foundation Scholars and their mentors; Anand Bery (U3 Science); Njeri Muguthi (U0 Science); Catherine Mwathe (U0 Management); Ignace Nikwivuze (U0 Arts); Kimber Bialik (U2 International Development) / Photo: Leslie Schachter

When asked if she would recommend that other African students apply for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill, Njeri Muguthi is unequivocal in her praise. “This has changed the course of my life in a great way,” she says. “I’m attending a wonderful university, meeting students from around the world and I’m building my network.
“Who knows?” continues the first-year Science student, who, prior to coming to McGill last fall, was staying at home fulltime in Nairobi, Kenya, to help raise her infant sister while her parents worked. “Maybe this will help me do something great in the future.”

In less than 50 words, Muguthi has perfectly captured the sweeping spirit of the program, a $500-million, 10-year initiative to educate and prepare young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change and make a positive social impact in their communities. The initiative provides young people from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated academic talent and leadership potential with access to quality and relevant education.
https://publications.mcgill.ca/repo...rogram-changing-the-world-one-life-at-a-time/
 
Everything You Need to Know Before Applying

The application period for the 2014-2015 academic year is now closed. The application period for the 2015-2016 academic year will begin in September 2014.







Eligibility Criteria for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program



  • You must qualify academically for admission to McGill University. Please note that admission is competitive; see Admissions Guide 2014-2015.
  • You must be a first-time applicant to university (transfer applicants are not eligible).
  • You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country. French-speaking applicants are welcome.
  • You must have an exceptional record of service and activity in your school and/or community.
  • You must have the potential for meaningful future service to your community as a leader engaged in dynamic local and global social change.
  • Your financial status must be in the lowest two quintiles of your country
 
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