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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University 2027 — Fully Funded Master's Scholarship for African Changemakers

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill University 2027 — Fully Funded Master's Scholarship for African Changemakers 🎓 Fully Funded Master's Opportunity in Canada African students and emerging changemakers have an opportunity to pursue a Master's degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada , through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program . The programme supports talented African leaders who have demonstrated academic ability, leadership, community service and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities and across Africa. For the 2027 application cycle , McGill says the programme will bring together leaders and changemakers working toward improving and transforming areas including nutrition, public health, public policy and sustainable agriculture . ( McGill University ) 🇨🇦 Study Location McGill University Montreal, Quebec, Canada 💰 What Does the Scholarship Cover? The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at McGill is a comprehensive ...

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – MASTERCARD SCALE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – MASTERCARD SCALE WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Are you a woman running a business generating over *l₦80 million in annual revenue?

Are you building a serious business and ready to scale strategically? Then Pathways to Scale (P2S) is for you.

Pathways to Scale (P2S) is a women-focused program designed to strengthen the resilience and economic wellbeing of rural women through enterprise. The program supports established women-owned and women-led businesses with tailored business development support and access to finance for structured expansion.

This is for growth-stage entrepreneurs ready to move to the next level.

Selected entrepreneurs will gain access to:

Expert mentorship and tailored coaching
Support to refine operations and become investment-ready
Access to valuable networks and market linkages
A powerful community of serious women building at scale
Opportunity to access single-digit interest financing of $2,500-$50,000 to accelerate expansion

If you meet the criteria and are ready to expand your impact and revenue, apply here:

[https://www.jotform.com/form/252744089488068]

For enquiries: [daniella.ofure@seedstars.com][daniella.ofure@seedstars.com]

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