Are you an enthusiastic young African who wants to attend one of the best colleges in Europe? The Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2026 in France is currently accepting applications. It is a distinguished, fully financed opportunity for gifted students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue a two-year master’s degree at Sciences Po, one of the top social science colleges in the world.
Through access to international networks, leadership training, and top-notch education, the program seeks to cultivate Africa’s next generation of innovative leaders. Students will acquire the information and abilities required to address important issues in sustainable development, innovation, and governance throughout the continent.
The scholarship pays for all living expenses and tuition over the course of the study. Scholars are also given access to Sciences Po’s vast academic resources, housing in Paris, and career and mentoring help.
Every year, exceptional students are chosen on the basis of their dedication to constructive social change, leadership potential, and academic excellence. More than just financial assistance, the Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity that gives young Africans the tools they need to advance their communities.
Host Country: France
Funded By: The Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation
Opportunity Type: Master
Eligibility Country: African Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must be nationals of an African nation. People who have dual citizenship with a non-African nation are ineligible.
- Age Requirement: At the beginning of their master’s program, candidates must be younger than 35.
- Educational Background: Candidates must be enrolled in a training or mentoring program provided by a Mastercard Foundation partner organization, or they must have finished or be presently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at one of Sciences Po’s partner institutions.
- Financial requirements: Applicants must show that they truly require financial aid in order to continue their study.
- Commitment to Change: Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting constructive change in Africa, especially in fields like social transformation, public policy, governance, and environmental sustainability.
- Academic Eligibility: Before applying for the program, candidates must not have a master’s degree.
Benefits:
- Only gifted African students are eligible for the fully financed Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
- For the course of their study, scholars’ tuition will be fully covered.
- Living expenditures while studying in France will be covered by a monthly stipend.
- Additionally, the program provides lodging in Paris that is only available to Mastercard Foundation Scholars.
- African students can study and travel to Europe for free thanks to this completely subsidized program.
Deadline: 04 January 2026
