2026 Scholarship Announcement for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the 2026 intake are now open!
Are you a talented African student with strong leadership potential and a commitment to achieving change in Africa, but who face significant barriers to access higher education? If so, this opportunity is for you — Join our 2026-2028 Graduate cohort!
 How to prepare your application?
 Step 1: Explore Sciences Po’s Graduate Schools and choose your Master’s programme:
 Step 2: Review the eligibility criteria, admission process, and deadlines for the 2026 intake:
 Step 3: Join one of our upcoming information sessions (in person)!
 Cotonou – October 10 (at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
 Cairo & Alexandria – October 13,14, 15,16 and 17
(Campus France Fair – Choose France Egypt)