Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po (Graduate Study)
Covers the full financial needs of African students admitted to a two-year Sciences Po master's, with support throughout.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
France
Funding
Covers the full financial needs of selected Scholars plus support over the two years; no amounts are given.
Eligible applicants
African citizens under 35, two-year master's
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Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Sciences Po (Graduate Study) is offered by Sciences Po for Master’s study in France. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full financial needs
Included
Tuition fees
Not specified
Covers the full financial needs of selected Scholars plus support over the two years; no amounts are given. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- African citizenship; dual citizenship including a non-African country disqualifies.
- International eligibility
- Only two-year master's programmes qualify; dual-degree and one-year programmes are excluded.
- AgeRequired
- Under 35 on 1 September of the year of application.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Minimum academic results at the home university as given in a table on the page.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- No threshold stated; language test results are required for the master's application.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- France
Official eligibility summary
Applicants must be African citizens (dual citizenship with a non-African country disqualifies), under 35 on 1 September of the application year, and hold or be completing a bachelor's from a partner university, or have a bridge programme or UNHCR refugee status. They cannot already hold or be pursuing a master's, and current Sciences Po students and those who studied at French higher education institutions are excluded.
Applicant profile
- African citizens under 35, two-year master's
Study route
- Master’s study in France
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants must be African citizens (dual citizenship with a non-African country disqualifies), under 35 on 1 September of the application year, and hold or be completing a bachelor's from a partner university, or have a bridge programme or UNHCR refugee status. They cannot already hold or be pursuing a master's, and current Sciences Po students and those who studied at French higher education institutions are excluded.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Passport or national ID
- Bachelor's transcript and diploma
- Language test results
- Recommendation letters
How to apply
- 1
Check the academic table and eligibility
- 2
Apply to a Sciences Po two-year master's through International Graduate Admissions
- 3
Request the fee waiver and submit the Programme application with a written assignment
- 4
Attend a Zoom interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
Information sessions September to December; virtual open house 17 October; fee waiver applications October to mid-December; detailed timeline to be published.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Sciences Po
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.