Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po (Master's)

• Covers the full cost of tuition and living expenses in France for the whole programme.
• Pre-departure support, arrival support and a welcome programme.
• Reserved housing in Paris.
• Personalised support, careers support, entrepreneurship track and incubator access, and mentoring with Sciences Po Alumni Africa division.
• Application fee waiver for eligible applicants.

• 23 November 2026 to receive the Master's admission decision by 11 February 2027.
• 14 December 2026 to receive the Master's admission decision by 1 April 2027.
• Scholars Program selection results communicated in April 2027.

1. Check the minimum academic results table for your home university country.
2. Submit a request to verify eligibility on the dedicated Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program platform and create a Master's application on the Sciences Po admissions platform at the same time.
3. Follow the Admissions Office email to complete the Master's application without paying the application fee, within the deadline it sets.
4. Submit the written scholarship application and attend the interview.

• Proof of identity (passport, national ID, UNHCR card or travel document).
• Bachelor's certificate or proof of current studies at a listed partner university.
• Or proof of Bachelor's plus a certificate from a recognised bridge programme.
• Or proof of Bachelor's plus documentation of refugee status.
• Documents required for the Sciences Po Master's application, including recommendation letters and language tests.

Applicants must be admitted to a Sciences Po Master's and selected by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Selection Committee. The written application and interview assess fit between the Master's, background and career goals; critical analysis of challenges facing Africa and the world; and ambition and perseverance through entrepreneurial or public service initiatives.