Mastercard Foundation scholarship for a master's degree at Sciences Po

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

France · Paris

Accepted nationalities

All African countries

Degree already held

Bachelor’s

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Other conditions

• Not already hold a master's degree or be in the process of obtaining one.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Ne pas être déjà titulaire ni en cours d'obtention d'un diplôme de Master.
• Apply for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship at Sciences Po for the first time.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Postuler pour la première fois à la bourse de la Fondation Mastercard à Sciences Po.
• Students currently enrolled at Sciences Po are not eligible.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Les étudiants en cours de scolarité à Sciences Po.
• Students currently enrolled at, or graduates of, a French higher education institution are not eligible.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Les étudiants en cours de scolarité ou diplômés d'une institution d'éducation supérieure française.
• Candidates who hold a second citizenship from a country outside the African continent are not eligible.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Les candidats disposant d'une seconde citoyenneté d'un pays hors continent africain ne sont pas éligibles.
• You must be studying for, or already hold, a bachelor's degree from one of the listed universities, or have taken part in a training or mentoring programme at one of the listed gateway organisations, or hold or have held UNHCR refugee status.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Être en cours d'obtention ou avoir déjà obtenu un diplôme de Licence dans l'une des universités référencées (voir la liste des institutions de référence). Ou être en cours d'obtention ou avoir déjà obtenu un diplôme de Licence et avoir bénéficié d'un programme de formation/de mentorat dans l'une des organisations passerelles de référence (voir la liste des institutions de référence) Ou être en cours d'obtention ou avoir déjà obtenu un diplôme de Licence et bénéficier ou avoir bénéficié d'un statut de réfugié UNHCR.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Length of the funding

24 months

Dates

Applications close

23 November 2026

Results announced

The results of the selection for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Programme are communicated during the month of April 2027.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Check your eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship ProgrammeTo do at the same time as: step 2 and step 3

   With whom

   You, on the platform dedicated to the scholarship programme

   Documents to provide

   • an identity document (passport, identity card, UNHCR card, travel document)
   • a certificate of your degree or proof that you are studying for a bachelor's degree at a university on the list of reference institutions

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Apply for the scholarship and request a waiver of the Sciences Po application feeTo do at the same time as: step 1 and step 3

   With whom

   You, on the platform dedicated to the scholarship programme

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

3. 3
   Step 3: Apply to a two-year master's programme at Sciences PoTo do at the same time as: step 1 and step 2

   With whom

   You, on the admissions platform

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

4. 4
   Step 4: Be selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Programme

   With whom

   The Mastercard Foundation scholarship selection committee

5. 5
   Step 5: Be supported as a new scholarship holder

   With whom

   The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Programme team at Sciences Po

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: France