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McGill McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Master’s Study in Canada

<h2 style="text-align: left;"> McGill McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027</h2>
<p data-end="553" data-start="445">Applications are open for the <strong data-end="511" data-start="475">2027 McCall MacBain Scholarships</strong> at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.</p>
<p data-end="838" data-start="555">The scholarship supports outstanding students undertaking eligible full-time Master’s or second-entry professional programmes beginning in Summer or Fall 2027. Up to 30 full scholarships will be awarded, including ten for international students. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
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<p data-end="922" data-start="842"><strong data-end="922" data-start="842">International application deadline: 19 August 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time</strong></p>
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<p data-end="1213" data-start="924">This deadline applies mainly to students and graduates of universities outside Canada and the United States. Students and graduates of universities in Canada or the United States, as well as Canadians studying abroad, have until <strong data-end="1174" data-start="1153">23 September 2026</strong>. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1238" data-section-id="mb1w8b" data-start="1215">Scholarship benefits</h2>
<p data-end="1278" data-start="1240">The McCall MacBain Scholarship covers:</p>
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<li data-end="1356" data-section-id="1kuklx2" data-start="1280">
full tuition and compulsory fees for the normal duration of the programme;
</li>
<li data-end="1420" data-section-id="1l6bey6" data-start="1357">
a monthly living stipend of <strong data-end="1397" data-start="1387">$2,300</strong> during academic terms;
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<li data-end="1474" data-section-id="150xi4" data-start="1421">
a one-time relocation grant for moving to Montreal;
</li>
<li data-end="1526" data-section-id="1j4597x" data-start="1475">
mentorship, coaching and leadership training; and
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<li data-end="1672" data-section-id="5qz2m0" data-start="1527">
up to <strong data-end="1545" data-start="1535">$5,000</strong> for an approved summer initiative when the scholar is not enrolled for an academic term. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1868" data-start="1674">International candidates who reach the final selection stage but do not receive the full scholarship may also be considered for finalist or regional awards. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1887" data-section-id="1iws62a" data-start="1870">Who can apply?</h2>
<p data-end="2026" data-start="1889">Applicants of any nationality may apply. To qualify for the 2027 cohort, an applicant must meet at least one of the following conditions:</p>
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be on track to complete a first Bachelor’s degree by August 2027;
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<li data-end="2167" data-section-id="1s9g0of" data-start="2096">
have completed a first Bachelor’s degree in January 2021 or later; or
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<li data-end="2287" data-section-id="v5oiyr" data-start="2168">
have completed a first Bachelor’s degree before January 2021 and have been 30 years old or younger on 1 January 2026.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="2427" data-start="2289">Applicants must also meet the academic and language requirements of their intended McGill programme. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="2451" data-section-id="86731r" data-start="2429">Eligible programmes</h2>
<p data-end="2597" data-start="2453">The scholarship is available for eligible full-time programmes of at least 45 credits offered mainly at McGill’s downtown or Macdonald campuses.</p>
<p data-end="2631" data-start="2599">Eligible qualifications include:</p>
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MA;
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<li data-end="2645" data-section-id="1j3zeem" data-start="2639">
MSc;
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<li data-end="2653" data-section-id="16v35si" data-start="2646">
MEng;
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<li data-end="2660" data-section-id="1j3z0yl" data-start="2654">
MBA;
</li>
<li data-end="2667" data-section-id="1j3ysrj" data-start="2661">
MEd;
</li>
<li data-end="2676" data-section-id="1szo5om" data-start="2668">
MArch;
</li>
<li data-end="2683" data-section-id="1j3vbcu" data-start="2677">
LLM;
</li>
<li data-end="2690" data-section-id="1j3z94u" data-start="2684">
MPP;
</li>
<li data-end="2697" data-section-id="1j3zd22" data-start="2691">
MSW;
</li>
<li data-end="2704" data-section-id="1j3z4xn" data-start="2698">
MUP;
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<li data-end="2716" data-section-id="bmdgbi" data-start="2705">
MMus; and
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<li data-end="2757" data-section-id="lukk18" data-start="2717">
several other Master’s qualifications.
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</ul>
<p data-end="3045" data-start="2759">The BCL/JD in Law, DMD in Dentistry and MDCM in Medicine are also eligible second-entry professional programmes. PhD programmes, graduate certificates, part-time programmes, executive Master’s programmes and joint degrees are generally not covered. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3068" data-section-id="14b8oc6" data-start="3047">Selection criteria</h2>
<p data-end="3107" data-start="3070">Candidates are assessed according to:</p>
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exceptional character;
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<li data-end="3157" data-section-id="1dljrjx" data-start="3134">
community engagement;
</li>
<li data-end="3181" data-section-id="1r7pjyy" data-start="3158">
leadership potential;
</li>
<li data-end="3211" data-section-id="1jrcfu" data-start="3182">
entrepreneurial spirit; and
</li>
<li data-end="3259" data-section-id="1rfk9lw" data-start="3212">
academic strength and intellectual curiosity.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3453" data-start="3261">The selection process considers what applicants have achieved, how they have served others and how their proposed studies connect with their future plans. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3496" data-section-id="1ts5ybo" data-start="3455">Documents and application requirements</h2>
<p data-end="3535" data-start="3498">The scholarship application includes:</p>
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personal and academic information;
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<li data-end="3623" data-section-id="1ke3pcr" data-start="3574">
details of employment and community activities;
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<li data-end="3651" data-section-id="9zfznv" data-start="3624">
short answers and essays;
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<li data-end="3663" data-section-id="exf6sr" data-start="3652">
a résumé;
</li>
<li data-end="3687" data-section-id="1u18dfn" data-start="3664">
academic transcripts;
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<li data-end="3713" data-section-id="1lxqpy1" data-start="3688">
one academic reference;
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<li data-end="3744" data-section-id="mx1pno" data-start="3714">
one community reference; and
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<li data-end="3785" data-section-id="glch3k" data-start="3745">
university endorsement where required.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3991" data-start="3787">Both referees must complete their online reference forms before the application deadline. Applications without the two completed references are considered incomplete. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="4008" data-section-id="13yzrei" data-start="3993">How to apply</h2>
<h3 data-end="4046" data-section-id="15oj1l" data-start="4010">1. Create an application account</h3>
<p data-end="4134" data-start="4048">First-time applicants must register on the official McCall MacBain application portal.</p>
<p data-end="4291" data-start="4136"><strong data-end="4291" data-start="4136"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4289" data-start="4138" href="https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/account/register?r=https:%2F%2Fapply.mccallmacbainscholars.org%2Fapply%2F&" rel="noopener" target="_new">Create a new application account</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="4356" data-start="4293">Returning applicants can log in and continue their application.</p>
<p data-end="4454" data-start="4358"><strong data-end="4454" data-start="4358"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4452" data-start="4360" href="https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Open the McCall MacBain application portal</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="4580" data-start="4456">The official portal confirms that applications for the 2027 cohort are currently open. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h3 data-end="4625" data-section-id="14bc96i" data-start="4582">2. Complete the scholarship application</h3>
<p data-end="4794" data-start="4627">Applicants must complete all sections, upload their résumé and transcripts, provide their referees’ details and submit the application before the appropriate deadline.</p>
<p data-end="5055" data-start="4796">International students who are current students or recent graduates may require endorsement from their university. The application portal will provide instructions based on the applicant’s institution and graduation year. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h3 data-end="5101" data-section-id="z8jm0w" data-start="5057">3. Apply separately to McGill University</h3>
<p data-end="5179" data-start="5103">The scholarship application is separate from admission to McGill University.</p>
<p data-end="5455" data-start="5181">Applicants must later submit an admission application to an eligible McGill programme by its stated deadline. Scholarship finalists will be required to apply to McGill by December 2026, even where their programme has a later deadline. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="5553" data-start="5457"><strong data-end="5553" data-start="5457"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="5551" data-start="5459" href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/programs" rel="noopener" target="_new">Explore eligible McGill graduate programmes</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="5671" data-start="5555"><strong data-end="5671" data-start="5555"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="5669" data-start="5557" href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/applying-mcgill" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the McGill graduate application procedure</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="5763" data-start="5673"><strong data-end="5763" data-start="5673"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="5761" data-start="5675" href="https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply-now" rel="noopener" target="_new">Start a McGill programme application</a></strong></p>
<h2 data-end="5794" data-section-id="6vnqql" data-start="5765">Official scholarship links</h2>
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<strong data-end="5893" data-start="5798"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="5891" data-start="5800" href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Official McCall MacBain application information</a></strong>
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<strong data-end="6048" data-start="5896"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="6046" data-start="5898" href="https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/account/register?r=https:%2F%2Fapply.mccallmacbainscholars.org%2Fapply%2F&u" rel="noopener" target="_new">Create an application account</a></strong>
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<li data-end="6144" data-section-id="t6evox" data-start="6049">
<strong data-end="6144" data-start="6051"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="6142" data-start="6053" href="https://apply.mccallmacbainscholars.org/apply/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Open the scholarship application portal</a></strong>
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<li data-end="6235" data-section-id="18h6cwx" data-start="6145">
<strong data-end="6235" data-start="6147"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="6233" data-start="6149" href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/program/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Check eligible programmes and benefits</a></strong>
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<strong data-end="6319" data-start="6238"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="6317" data-start="6240" href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/resources/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the application guidance</a></strong>
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<li data-end="6393" data-section-id="4ereg4" data-start="6320">
<strong data-end="6393" data-start="6322"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="6391" data-start="6324" href="https://mccallmacbainscholars.org/faq/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the scholarship FAQs</a></strong>
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<h2 data-end="6414" data-section-id="3ha4ft" data-start="6395">Important notice</h2>
<p data-end="6623" data-start="6416">Applicants should submit early and ensure that both referees complete their forms before the deadline. The scholarship application alone does not constitute an application for admission to McGill University.</p>

McGill McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Master’s Study in Canada

McGill McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 Applications are open for the 2027 McCall MacBain Scholarships at McGill University in Montreal, C...

University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027: Full Undergraduate Scholarship in Canada

<h2 style="text-align: left;"> University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027</h2><div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"><div class="" data-is-intersecting="true" data-turn-id-container="request-6a614743-503c-83ea-bd3f-15a59b604e3e-3"><section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-testid="conversation-turn-86" data-turn-id-container="request-6a614743-503c-83ea-bd3f-15a59b604e3e-3" data-turn-id="request-6a614743-503c-83ea-bd3f-15a59b604e3e-3" data-turn="assistant" dir="auto"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" data-conversation-screenshot-content=""><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="a0dc7502-fb17-490b-b04f-6b176aad3252" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-6-thinking" data-turn-start-message="true" dir="auto" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling">
<p data-end="616" data-start="497">The University of Toronto is accepting school nominations for the <strong data-end="615" data-start="563">Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027</strong>.</p>
<p data-end="901" data-start="618">The scholarship recognises international students with exceptional academic achievement, creativity, leadership potential and a record of contributing positively to their schools and communities. Approximately 37 students are selected each year. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="926" data-section-id="mb1w8b" data-start="903">Scholarship benefits</h2>
<p data-end="969" data-start="928">The Lester B. Pearson Scholarship covers:</p>
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full tuition fees;
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<li data-end="1000" data-section-id="1c4vdgp" data-start="992">
books;
</li>
<li data-end="1034" data-section-id="112r79u" data-start="1001">
incidental university fees; and
</li>
<li data-end="1075" data-section-id="1syq053" data-start="1035">
full residence support for four years.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1325" data-start="1077">The scholarship is available only for first-entry undergraduate programmes at the University of Toronto. It does not normally cover travel, visa fees, relocation expenses or living costs during school holidays. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1344" data-section-id="1iws62a" data-start="1327">Who can apply?</h2>
<p data-end="1362" data-start="1346">Applicants must:</p>
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be international students who require a Canadian study permit;
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be in their final year of secondary school during 2026/2027 or have graduated no earlier than June 2026;
</li>
<li data-end="1623" data-section-id="esuyxk" data-start="1536">
plan to begin undergraduate study at the University of Toronto in September 2027; and
</li>
<li data-end="1673" data-section-id="kz32m8" data-start="1624">
be nominated by their current secondary school.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1883" data-start="1675">Students already attending a university or other post-secondary institution are not eligible. Students beginning post-secondary study in January 2027 are also ineligible. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1907" data-section-id="1x2dawq" data-start="1885">Important deadlines</h2>
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<strong data-end="1942" data-start="1911">School nomination deadline:</strong> 9 October 2026
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<strong data-end="2017" data-start="1960">University of Toronto admission application deadline:</strong> 16 October 2026
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<strong data-end="2081" data-start="2036">Pearson Scholarship application deadline:</strong> 6 November 2026
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</ul>
<p data-end="2294" data-start="2099">Schools that have participated before receive their secure nomination form directly from the University. A school may nominate only <strong data-end="2255" data-start="2231">one student per year</strong>. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="2311" data-section-id="13yzrei" data-start="2296">How to apply</h2>
<p data-end="2351" data-start="2313">The application involves three stages.</p>
<h3 data-end="2386" data-section-id="tg2eh1" data-start="2353">1. Obtain a school nomination</h3>
<p data-end="2529" data-start="2388">Students cannot nominate themselves. Speak with your school counsellor, principal or head of school and request consideration for nomination.</p>
<p data-end="2642" data-start="2531">Schools that have not previously participated must first register and be verified by the University of Toronto.</p>
<p data-end="2757" data-start="2644"><strong data-end="2757" data-start="2644"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="2755" data-start="2646" href="https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/pearson-participate" rel="noopener" target="_new">School officials can register their school here</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="3053" data-start="2759">This form must be completed by authorised school personnel using an official school or government email address. The school-registration deadline is noon Eastern Time on 9 October 2026. Verification may take several weeks, so schools should register early. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h3 data-end="3095" data-section-id="r8xn4x" data-start="3055">2. Apply for undergraduate admission</h3>
<p data-end="3192" data-start="3097">The nominated student must apply to at least one University of Toronto undergraduate programme.</p>
<p data-end="3304" data-start="3194"><strong data-end="3304" data-start="3194"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="3302" data-start="3196" href="https://future.utoronto.ca/applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Choose and access the correct University of Toronto application</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="3401" data-start="3306"><strong data-end="3401" data-start="3306"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="3399" data-start="3308" href="https://future.utoronto.ca/how-to-apply" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the University of Toronto application guide</a></strong></p>
<p data-end="3672" data-start="3403">Applications begin through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre. After applying, students receive access to the Join U of T applicant portal, where they can upload documents and complete any programme-specific requirements. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="3910" data-start="3674">Applicants may choose up to three programme areas. However, the Pearson Scholarship, when awarded, is restricted to the applicant’s first-choice programme at the time scholarship decisions are made. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h3 data-end="3955" data-section-id="1otvunv" data-start="3912">3. Complete the scholarship application</h3>
<p data-end="4121" data-start="3957">After the school nomination and undergraduate application have been received, the nominated student will receive a <strong data-end="4120" data-start="4072">private Pearson Scholarship application link</strong>.</p>
<p data-end="4314" data-start="4123">There is no public student application form. Only students officially nominated by their secondary schools receive access to the scholarship application. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="4333" data-section-id="1b598xj" data-start="4316">Official links</h2>
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<strong data-end="4435" data-start="4337"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4433" data-start="4339" href="https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Official Lester B. Pearson Scholarship page</a></strong>
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<strong data-end="4546" data-start="4438"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4544" data-start="4440" href="https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/pearson-participate" rel="noopener" target="_new">School participation and verification form</a></strong>
</li>
<li data-end="4644" data-section-id="mwkw1f" data-start="4547">
<strong data-end="4644" data-start="4549"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4642" data-start="4551" href="https://future.utoronto.ca/applications?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">University of Toronto undergraduate applications</a></strong>
</li>
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<strong data-end="4733" data-start="4647"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4731" data-start="4649" href="https://future.utoronto.ca/how-to-apply" rel="noopener" target="_new">University of Toronto application guide</a></strong>
</li>
<li data-end="4830" data-section-id="1c1nk5s" data-start="4734">
<strong data-end="4830" data-start="4736"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4828" data-start="4738" href="https://apply.adm.utoronto.ca/register/pearson-inquiry" rel="noopener" target="_new">Pearson Scholarship inquiry form</a></strong>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-end="4852" data-section-id="sv26cp" data-start="4832">Important warning</h2>
<p data-end="5110" data-start="4854">The University of Toronto does not use agents or recruitment agencies to nominate students or award the Pearson Scholarship. Applicants should not pay anyone who promises nomination, admission or scholarship selection. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="5339" data-start="5112">The University also <b>prohibits using generative AI to create content for undergraduate award applications</b>. Applicants found to have used AI-generated application content may be disqualified. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
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<p data-end="5502" data-is-last-node="" data-start="5343"><strong data-end="5362" data-start="5343">Current status:</strong> School nominations are open. Students should contact their secondary schools immediately because the nomination deadline is 9 October 2026.</p>
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University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027: Full Undergraduate Scholarship in Canada

University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship 2027 The University of Toronto is accepting school nominations for the Lester B. Pears...

The AI Co-Pilot: A Teacher’s Guide to Modern Lesson Planning

<h2 style="text-align: left;"> The AI Co-Pilot: A Teacher’s Guide to Modern Lesson Planning</h2>
<p data-end="666" data-start="412">Artificial intelligence, or A.I., is today an indispensable tool in virtually every industry of the twenty-first century. It is already having an impact on education comparable to, or perhaps greater than, that of Wikipedia during the early internet era.</p>
<p data-end="950" data-start="668">The education industry has long adopted new technologies in different forms to improve lesson delivery and achieve learning outcomes. A.I. is another innovative technology that the modern education system and educators must consequently adopt and have in their professional toolbox.</p>
<p data-end="1253" data-start="952">The importance of planning and preparation for any class cannot be overemphasised. Yet, planning time is often long, unpaid, invisible and repetitive. One profound use of A.I. in education is its ability to reduce the time and effort teachers and educators put into planning and preparing for classes.</p>
<p data-end="1363" data-start="1255">This post demonstrates some practical A.I. skills that teachers can adapt to suit different classroom needs.</p>
<h2 data-end="1385" data-section-id="dwqzkr" data-start="1365">The A.I. co-pilot</h2>
<p data-end="1680" data-start="1387">Think of A.I. as the <strong data-end="1419" data-start="1408">creator</strong>—one that drafts lesson plans, plans activities, prepares assessments and generates discussion questions for classroom engagement. Essentially, A.I. does much of the heavy lifting involved in structuring information and preparing an initial plan for your class.</p>
<p data-end="1984" data-start="1682">The teacher then becomes the <strong data-end="1722" data-start="1711">curator</strong>—the person who carries out the pedagogical review of the A.I.-generated plan. You add the human touch, personal anecdotes and lived experience. You change the tone, remove unsuitable activities and edit the draft to match your preferences and classroom context.</p>
<p data-end="2129" data-start="1986">A.I. should therefore not replace the teacher. It should serve as a co-pilot that supports the teacher’s professional judgement and creativity.</p>
<h2 data-end="2168" data-section-id="hzkmex" data-start="2131">Prompting frameworks for educators</h2>
<p data-end="2306" data-start="2170">There are bad prompts and good prompts. An optimised A.I. output requires a reliable formula that improves both consistency and quality.</p>
<p data-end="2345" data-start="2308">For example, when you ask an A.I. to:</p>
<blockquote data-end="2404" data-start="2347">
<p data-end="2404" data-start="2349">Write a lesson plan on the transport system in animals.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="2572" data-start="2406">there is a good chance that you will receive a generic output filled with buzzwords, vague objectives or activities that may be impossible to carry out in your class.</p>
<p data-end="2663" data-start="2574">The output may become a classic example of the <strong data-end="2650" data-start="2621">“garbage in, garbage out”</strong> rule of A.I.</p>
<p data-end="2853" data-start="2665">A.I. may be smart, but it cannot read your mind. It does not know your students, classroom layout, class size, teaching style or available resources unless you include them in your prompt.</p>
<p data-end="2958" data-start="2855">Below are two prompting frameworks that educators can use to obtain more consistent and useful outputs.</p>
<h2 data-end="2980" data-section-id="hjwzj4" data-start="2960">1. RCTC framework</h2>
<p data-end="3115" data-start="2982">RCTC is best used when you want to generate a quick draft. It is easy to remember and gives you tighter control over the A.I. output.</p>
<h3 data-end="3125" data-section-id="ynpk8i" data-start="3117">Role</h3>
<p data-end="3154" data-start="3127">Who should the A.I. act as?</p>
<blockquote data-end="3208" data-start="3156">
<p data-end="3208" data-start="3158">Act as an experienced Grade 5 Mathematics teacher.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="3221" data-section-id="1o7ic3d" data-start="3210">Context</h3>
<p data-end="3254" data-start="3223">What is the specific situation?</p>
<blockquote data-end="3428" data-start="3256">
<p data-end="3428" data-start="3258">You are teaching a class of 28 students, including four students with individual learning needs and three students who are still developing their English-language skills.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="3438" data-section-id="ynqrpn" data-start="3430">Task</h3>
<p data-end="3480" data-start="3440">What exactly do you want the A.I. to do?</p>
<blockquote data-end="3547" data-start="3482">
<p data-end="3547" data-start="3484">Create a ten-minute warm-up activity for multiplying fractions.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="3564" data-section-id="jhbiwg" data-start="3549">Constraints</h3>
<p data-end="3590" data-start="3566">What are the boundaries?</p>
<blockquote data-end="3715" data-start="3592">
<p data-end="3715" data-start="3594">Do not use any technology. Keep the reading level suitable for Grade 4 students and format the output as a bulleted list.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="3741" data-section-id="1rbbx59" data-start="3717">Complete RCTC prompt</h3>
<blockquote data-end="4152" data-start="3743">
<p data-end="4152" data-start="3745">Act as an experienced Grade 5 Mathematics teacher. You are teaching a class of 28 students, including four students with individual learning needs and three students who are still developing their English-language skills. Create a ten-minute warm-up activity for multiplying fractions. Do not use any technology. Keep the reading level suitable for Grade 4 students and format the output as a bulleted list.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="4277" data-start="4154">This is more likely to produce a practical response than simply asking A.I. to create an activity on multiplying fractions.</p>
<h2 data-end="4301" data-section-id="2am2jl" data-start="4279">2. CREATE framework</h2>
<p data-end="4473" data-start="4303">CREATE is useful when planning a more detailed lesson. The framework requires you to give A.I. the pedagogical context it needs to draft the type of lesson plan you want.</p>
<h3 data-end="4490" data-section-id="1mxv31q" data-start="4475">C — Context</h3>
<p data-end="4583" data-start="4492">State the grade level, subject, class size, lesson duration and any specific student needs.</p>
<h3 data-end="4597" data-section-id="15sb1o4" data-start="4585">R — Role</h3>
<p data-end="4639" data-start="4599">State the persona the A.I. should adopt.</p>
<blockquote data-end="4700" data-start="4641">
<p data-end="4700" data-start="4643">Act as a veteran Senior Secondary School Biology teacher.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="4722" data-section-id="2o5f0m" data-start="4702">E — Expectations</h3>
<p data-end="4814" data-start="4724">State the learning objectives, curriculum expectations or standards that must be achieved.</p>
<blockquote data-end="4967" data-start="4816">
<p data-end="4967" data-start="4818">By the end of the lesson, students should be able to explain the transport system in mammals and distinguish between arteries, veins and capillaries.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="4987" data-section-id="j99syg" data-start="4969">A — Activities</h3>
<p data-end="5038" data-start="4989">Mention the type of activities you want included.</p>
<blockquote data-end="5135" data-start="5040">
<p data-end="5135" data-start="5042">Include a starter question, a labelled-diagram activity, group discussion and an exit ticket.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="5160" data-section-id="1k8sj4u" data-start="5137">T — Tone and format</h3>
<p data-end="5229" data-start="5162">Explain how the output should sound and how it should be presented.</p>
<blockquote data-end="5380" data-start="5231">
<p data-end="5380" data-start="5233">Write in a clear and encouraging tone. Present the lesson plan in a table with columns for time, teacher activity, student activity and assessment.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="5411" data-section-id="19a83oa" data-start="5382">E — Exclusions and extras</h3>
<p data-end="5491" data-start="5413">State what should be avoided and what additional materials should be included.</p>
<blockquote data-end="5628" data-start="5493">
<p data-end="5628" data-start="5495">Exclude activities that require a projector or internet connection. Include a three-question exit ticket and five homework questions.</p>
</blockquote>
<h3 data-end="5656" data-section-id="hamuvj" data-start="5630">Complete CREATE prompt</h3>
<blockquote data-end="6385" data-start="5658">
<p data-end="6385" data-start="5660">Act as a veteran Senior Secondary School Biology teacher. Prepare a 40-minute lesson for a class of 35 students on the transport system in mammals. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to explain double circulation, identify the major parts of the heart and distinguish between arteries, veins and capillaries. Include a five-minute starter activity, a labelled-diagram activity, group discussion and a three-question exit ticket. Write in clear British English and present the lesson plan in a table with columns for time, teacher activity, student activity, resources and assessment. Do not include activities that require internet access or a projector. Add five homework questions and a simple marking guide.</p>
</blockquote>
<h2 data-end="6419" data-section-id="iww245" data-start="6387">Bad prompt versus good prompt</h2>
<h3 data-end="6435" data-section-id="v70zwl" data-start="6421">Bad prompt</h3>
<blockquote data-end="6477" data-start="6437">
<p data-end="6477" data-start="6439">Write a lesson plan on photosynthesis.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="6596" data-start="6479">This prompt does not provide the class level, duration, available resources, learning objectives or preferred format.</p>
<h3 data-end="6615" data-section-id="1l8sifm" data-start="6598">Better prompt</h3>
<blockquote data-end="7117" data-start="6617">
<p data-end="7117" data-start="6619">Act as an experienced JSS 2 Basic Science teacher. Prepare a 40-minute lesson on photosynthesis for a mixed-ability class of 32 students. The lesson should help students define photosynthesis, identify its raw materials and products, and explain its importance to living organisms. Use only a chalkboard, fresh leaves and locally available materials. Include a five-minute starter activity, teacher explanation, group activity, assessment questions and homework. Present the lesson plan in a table.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="7239" data-start="7119">The second prompt gives the A.I. enough information to prepare something closer to the teacher’s actual classroom needs.</p>
<h2 data-end="7276" data-section-id="cs1gpp" data-start="7241">Pro tip: Use iterative prompting</h2>
<p data-end="7365" data-start="7278">Your first prompt will rarely produce your final lesson plan. Treat A.I. as a co-pilot.</p>
<p data-end="7495" data-start="7367">When the output is not quite right, do not start all over again. Give feedback and tell the A.I. exactly what should be changed.</p>
<p data-end="7509" data-start="7497">For example:</p>
<blockquote data-end="7675" data-start="7511">
<p data-end="7675" data-start="7513">This is a good draft, but the lesson hook may be too boring for my energetic students. Give me three alternative high-energy hooks that do not require technology.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="7725" data-start="7677">You can also use follow-up instructions such as:</p>
<blockquote data-end="7794" data-start="7727">
<p data-end="7794" data-start="7729">Simplify the explanation for students with weaker reading skills.</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote data-end="7853" data-start="7796">
<p data-end="7853" data-start="7798">Replace the group activity with an individual activity.</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote data-end="7921" data-start="7855">
<p data-end="7921" data-start="7857">Reduce the lesson to 30 minutes without removing the assessment.</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote data-end="7984" data-start="7923">
<p data-end="7984" data-start="7925">Use examples that are more familiar to students in Nigeria.</p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote data-end="8047" data-start="7986">
<p data-end="8047" data-start="7988">Create an extension activity for students who finish early.</p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="8172" data-start="8049">This process is known as <strong data-end="8097" data-start="8074">iterative prompting</strong>. You continue refining the draft until it becomes suitable for your class.</p>
<h2 data-end="8192" data-section-id="1tdyhmr" data-start="8174">A final caution</h2>
<p data-end="8286" data-start="8194">A.I.-generated lesson plans should always be reviewed before they are used in the classroom.</p>
<p data-end="8538" data-start="8288">Teachers should check the facts, calculations, examples and references provided by the A.I. They should also ensure that the lesson follows the approved curriculum, reflects the students’ learning needs and uses resources that are actually available.</p>
<p data-end="8736" data-start="8540">Confidential information about individual students should not be entered into public A.I. tools. The teacher remains responsible for the final lesson plan and every material used in the classroom.</p>
<h2 data-end="8751" data-section-id="8dtpi" data-start="8738">Conclusion</h2>
<p data-end="8956" data-start="8753">A.I. can reduce the time and effort teachers spend on repetitive lesson-planning tasks. It can draft lesson plans, suggest activities, prepare assessments and generate questions for classroom engagement.</p>
<p data-end="9085" data-start="8958">However, A.I. should remain a co-pilot. It may create the first draft, but the teacher must curate, personalise and improve it.</p>
<p data-end="9291" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="9087">With prompting frameworks such as <strong data-end="9129" data-start="9121">RCTC</strong> and <strong data-end="9144" data-start="9134">CREATE</strong>, educators can get better results while still retaining the human judgement, creativity and classroom experience that effective teaching requires.</p>

The AI Co-Pilot: A Teacher’s Guide to Modern Lesson Planning

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Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship 2027 for International Students

<h2 style="text-align: left;"> Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship 2027</h2>
<p data-end="702" data-start="545">Sciences Po in France offers the <strong data-end="606" data-start="578">Émile Boutmy Scholarship</strong> to outstanding international students applying for eligible Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes.</p>
<p data-end="991" data-start="704">The scholarship is intended for first-time applicants from outside the European Union whose households do not file taxes within the European Union. Selection is based mainly on academic merit and the applicant’s suitability for the chosen programme. <span data-state="closed"></span></p><p data-end="991" data-start="704"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=" " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="680" height="212" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGLLxoRnTytxbhqD1EtR6GI9XlEDBsDdHIdAN5Arlc6EylKBRjSR0M77eHWm0p8w2SF7xSUJwVhwf32wY8S35ASJSYGEv0NLgnlWf7x4mVuiViEVNdvADXH6adt0Td_GMa-1Ec8iKiQ7Z7kX9kntgastu2jSBJEzzK1yOavBvct2V_8X53EWifNRDxwyA" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<h2 data-end="1016" data-section-id="mb1w8b" data-start="993">Scholarship benefits</h2>
<h3 data-end="1041" data-section-id="1p4pxai" data-start="1018">Bachelor’s students</h3>
<p data-end="1094" data-start="1043">Successful undergraduate applicants receive either:</p>
<ul data-end="1168" data-start="1096">
<li data-end="1130" data-section-id="uagcyi" data-start="1096">
a full tuition-fee exemption; or
</li>
<li data-end="1168" data-section-id="yn2t4d" data-start="1131">
a <strong data-end="1167" data-start="1135">€9,500 tuition-fee reduction</strong>.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1382" data-start="1170">The award is normally maintained during the three-year Bachelor’s programme, including the compulsory third year abroad, provided the student meets the academic requirements. <span data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h3 data-end="1405" data-section-id="j74b9m" data-start="1384">Master’s students</h3>
<p data-end="1473" data-start="1407">Successful Master’s applicants receive a tuition-fee exemption of:</p>
<blockquote data-end="1533" data-start="1475">
<p data-end="1533" data-start="1477"><strong data-end="1533" data-start="1477">€18,500 per year for each of the two years of study.</strong></p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="1706" data-start="1535">The scholarship covers tuition fees only. Accommodation, airfare, food and other living expenses are not listed as standard benefits. <span data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1725" data-section-id="1iws62a" data-start="1708">Who can apply?</h2>
<p data-end="1753" data-start="1727">Applicants must generally:</p>
<ul data-end="2107" data-start="1755">
<li data-end="1803" data-section-id="rjzoy6" data-start="1755">
be applying to Sciences Po for the first time;
</li>
<li data-end="1853" data-section-id="1m9jyhs" data-start="1804">
come from a country outside the European Union;
</li>
<li data-end="1924" data-section-id="1na1p47" data-start="1854">
have a household that does not file taxes within the European Union;
</li>
<li data-end="1995" data-section-id="c859n6" data-start="1925">
apply for an eligible Bachelor’s or two-year Master’s programme; and
</li>
<li data-end="2107" data-section-id="qqr1c2" data-start="1996">
meet the admission and language requirements of the selected programme. <span data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="2202" data-start="2109">Applicants with dual nationality that includes citizenship of an EU country are not eligible.</p>
<p data-end="2244" data-start="2204">The scholarship is also unavailable for:</p>
<ul data-end="2492" data-start="2246">
<li data-end="2263" data-section-id="aeezeo" data-start="2246">
PhD programmes;
</li>
<li data-end="2295" data-section-id="1u2s1vw" data-start="2264">
one-year Master’s programmes;
</li>
<li data-end="2318" data-section-id="1y9fzb" data-start="2296">
exchange programmes;
</li>
<li data-end="2367" data-section-id="3ljuh9" data-start="2319">
most Bachelor’s and Master’s dual degrees; and
</li>
<li data-end="2492" data-section-id="1c21ak" data-start="2368">
the Master’s in Journalism and Joint Master in Journalism and International Affairs. <span data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-end="2514" data-section-id="3bzh3s" data-start="2494">Application dates</h2>
<p data-end="2651" data-start="2516">Sciences Po will open applications for the <strong data-end="2612" data-start="2559">2027 Master’s intake at the end of September 2026</strong>. <span data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="2722" data-start="2653">The currently listed Émile Boutmy Master’s scholarship deadlines are:</p>
<ul data-end="2847" data-start="2724">
<li data-end="2786" data-section-id="jx8e9v" data-start="2724">
<strong data-end="2745" data-start="2726">19 October 2026</strong> for the first scholarship committee; and
</li>
<li data-end="2847" data-section-id="gwvv1w" data-start="2787">
<strong data-end="2809" data-start="2789">30 November 2026</strong> for the second scholarship committee.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3149" data-start="2849">Applicants should use the earlier deadline where their chosen programme has an earlier closing date. The general international Master’s admission deadline is 21 February 2027, but applicants seeking the Boutmy Scholarship must submit by the scholarship deadline. <span data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="3323" data-start="3151">The undergraduate scholarship deadline for the 2027 intake has not yet been published. Applicants should monitor the official scholarship and undergraduate admission pages.</p>
<h2 data-end="3340" data-section-id="13yzrei" data-start="3325">How to apply</h2>
<p data-end="3389" data-start="3342">There is no separate external scholarship form.</p>
<p data-end="3407" data-start="3391">Applicants must:</p>
<ol data-end="3779" data-start="3409">
<li data-end="3476" data-section-id="uml2oh" data-start="3409">
Create an application through the Sciences Po admissions portal.
</li>
<li data-end="3532" data-section-id="1nnptzo" data-start="3477">
Select an eligible Bachelor’s or Master’s programme.
</li>
<li data-end="3577" data-section-id="17b7vek" data-start="3533">
Complete the required admission sections.
</li>
<li data-end="3662" data-section-id="q5hquc" data-start="3578">
Select the <strong data-end="3620" data-start="3592">Émile Boutmy Scholarship</strong> in the <strong data-end="3653" data-start="3628">Financial Information</strong> section.
</li>
<li data-end="3779" data-section-id="50c0uv" data-start="3663">
Submit the complete application, including language-test results and references, before the scholarship deadline.
</li>
</ol>
<p data-end="4057" data-start="3781">The scholarship request cannot be added after the Sciences Po application has been submitted or after the applicant has received admission. Only applicants admitted to an eligible programme will have their scholarship requests considered. <span data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="4095" data-section-id="1j6hauj" data-start="4059">Application and information links</h2>
<ul data-end="4855" data-start="4097">
<li data-end="4174" data-section-id="15odiq7" data-start="4097">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4174" data-start="4099" href="https://admission.sciencespo.fr/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Open the Sciences Po application portal</a>
</li>
<li data-end="4335" data-section-id="gumym8" data-start="4175">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4335" data-start="4177" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/emile-boutmy-scholarship/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the official Émile Boutmy Scholarship information</a>
</li>
<li data-end="4469" data-section-id="18phxrg" data-start="4336">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4469" data-start="4338" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate/international-admissions/" rel="noopener" target="_new">View the international Master’s application procedure</a>
</li>
<li data-end="4605" data-section-id="8e0sjc" data-start="4470">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4605" data-start="4472" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate/international-admissions/deadlines/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Check the 2027 Master’s application deadlines</a>
</li>
<li data-end="4735" data-section-id="1yipwlx" data-start="4606">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4735" data-start="4608" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/undergraduate/foreign-secondary-schools/" rel="noopener" target="_new">View undergraduate international admissions</a>
</li>
<li data-end="4855" data-section-id="12dncqg" data-start="4736">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="4855" data-start="4738" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate/international-admissions/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Explore Sciences Po graduate programmes</a>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-end="4876" data-section-id="3ha4ft" data-start="4857">Important notice</h2>
<p data-end="5011" data-start="4878">The Émile Boutmy Scholarship is not automatically awarded. Applicants must request it within their Sciences Po admission application.</p>
<p data-end="5303" data-start="5013">It cannot normally be combined with scholarships awarded by Sciences Po or its partners, including the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship. However, it may be combined with certain external awards. Applicants who defer admission may lose the scholarship.</p>

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<h2 style="text-align: left;">Sciences Po Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027 for African Students</h2>
<p data-end="708" data-start="551">Sciences Po in Paris, France, will accept applications for the <strong data-end="661" data-start="614">Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027</strong> from eligible students from African countries.</p>
<p data-end="1002" data-start="710">The programme supports selected students pursuing an eligible <strong data-end="826" data-start="772">two-year, full-time Master’s degree at Sciences Po</strong>. It covers the scholars’ full financial needs and provides academic, personal and professional support throughout the two-year programme. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1024" data-section-id="3bzh3s" data-start="1004">Application dates</h2>
<ul data-end="1250" data-start="1026">
<li data-end="1091" data-section-id="1f8fr3x" data-start="1026">
Sciences Po Master’s admissions open: <strong data-end="1091" data-start="1066">end of September 2026</strong>
</li>
<li data-end="1179" data-section-id="putdv3" data-start="1092">
Scholarship eligibility and fee-waiver applications: <strong data-end="1179" data-start="1147">October to mid-December 2026</strong>
</li>
<li data-end="1250" data-section-id="qth8hh" data-start="1180">
Detailed application instructions: available from <strong data-end="1250" data-start="1232">September 2026</strong>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1364" data-start="1252">The exact closing date will be published on the official scholarship page. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1383" data-section-id="1iws62a" data-start="1366">Who can apply?</h2>
<p data-end="1401" data-start="1385">Applicants must:</p>
<ul data-end="1784" data-start="1403">
<li data-end="1444" data-section-id="u62sbq" data-start="1403">
hold citizenship of an African country;
</li>
<li data-end="1493" data-section-id="16dpntk" data-start="1445">
be under 35 years old on <strong data-end="1492" data-start="1472">1 September 2026</strong>;
</li>
<li data-end="1546" data-section-id="e81q7j" data-start="1494">
be completing or already hold a Bachelor’s degree;
</li>
<li data-end="1603" data-section-id="kr623m" data-start="1547">
not already hold or be studying for a Master’s degree;
</li>
<li data-end="1661" data-section-id="9vxn2" data-start="1604">
be applying for the scholarship for the first time; and
</li>
<li data-end="1784" data-section-id="y4nans" data-start="1662">
meet the academic and language requirements of their chosen Sciences Po programme. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1872" data-start="1786">Applicants with dual citizenship that includes a non-African country are not eligible.</p>
<p data-end="1936" data-start="1874">The applicant must also meet at least one of these conditions:</p>
<ul data-end="2184" data-start="1938">
<li data-end="2020" data-section-id="w1rzdv" data-start="1938">
hold or be completing a Bachelor’s degree at one of the recognised universities;
</li>
<li data-end="2083" data-section-id="7zqlrg" data-start="2021">
have completed an approved bridge or mentoring programme; or
</li>
<li data-end="2184" data-section-id="1nuk1i3" data-start="2084">
currently hold or have previously held UNHCR refugee status. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-end="2208" data-section-id="86731r" data-start="2186">Eligible programmes</h2>
<p data-end="2345" data-start="2210">The scholarship is available only for <strong data-end="2280" data-start="2248">two-year Master’s programmes</strong> offered through the International Graduate Admissions Procedure.</p>
<p data-end="2529" data-start="2347">One-year Master’s programmes, dual degrees and undergraduate programmes are not eligible. All eligible programmes are taught in person in Paris. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="2638" data-start="2531"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="2638" data-start="2531" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/academics/graduate-schools/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">View Sciences Po’s two-year Master’s programmes</a></p>
<h2 data-end="2661" data-section-id="14b8oc6" data-start="2640">Selection criteria</h2>
<p data-end="2696" data-start="2663">Applicants are assessed based on:</p>
<ul data-end="2947" data-start="2698">
<li data-end="2721" data-section-id="3sjfqp" data-start="2698">
academic achievement;
</li>
<li data-end="2780" data-section-id="8yjrop" data-start="2722">
financial, social or geographical barriers to education;
</li>
<li data-end="2818" data-section-id="u47lgs" data-start="2781">
commitment to Africa’s development;
</li>
<li data-end="2842" data-section-id="1r7pjyy" data-start="2819">
leadership potential;
</li>
<li data-end="2894" data-section-id="6jq1fx" data-start="2843">
public-service or entrepreneurial experience; and
</li>
<li data-end="2947" data-section-id="c79kyk" data-start="2895">
capacity to create positive and measurable change.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3098" data-start="2949">Particular consideration is given to young women, refugees, displaced persons and applicants with disabilities. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3123" data-section-id="1yowc6b" data-start="3100">Documents to prepare</h2>
<p data-end="3159" data-start="3125">Applicants should begin preparing:</p>
<ul data-end="3618" data-start="3161">
<li data-end="3210" data-section-id="3vhrqu" data-start="3161">
a valid passport or national identity document;
</li>
<li data-end="3269" data-section-id="12ux5iq" data-start="3211">
Bachelor’s degree certificate or proof of current study;
</li>
<li data-end="3293" data-section-id="1u18dfn" data-start="3270">
academic transcripts;
</li>
<li data-end="3363" data-section-id="86yfz2" data-start="3294">
proof of attendance at a recognised university or bridge programme;
</li>
<li data-end="3412" data-section-id="1v0z0mk" data-start="3364">
UNHCR refugee documentation, where applicable;
</li>
<li data-end="3472" data-section-id="vngztq" data-start="3413">
language-test results required by the selected programme;
</li>
<li data-end="3511" data-section-id="1xhmbmh" data-start="3473">
academic recommendation letters; and
</li>
<li data-end="3618" data-section-id="hd7pmk" data-start="3512">
other documents required for the Sciences Po Master’s application. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-end="3635" data-section-id="13yzrei" data-start="3620">How to apply</h2>
<p data-end="3683" data-start="3637">The application involves two connected stages.</p>
<h3 data-end="3733" data-section-id="ue4ovs" data-start="3685">1. Complete the scholarship eligibility form</h3>
<p data-end="3889" data-start="3735">From October 2026, eligible applicants must complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program eligibility process and request an application-fee waiver.</p>
<p data-end="4080" data-start="3891">Successful applicants will receive instructions for submitting their Sciences Po Master’s application without paying the standard €150 application fee. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="4258" data-start="4082"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4258" data-start="4082" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/mastercard-foundation-scholarships/graduate-study/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Check the official scholarship application page</a></p>
<h3 data-end="4307" data-section-id="vz5yj9" data-start="4260">2. Apply for an eligible Master’s programme</h3>
<p data-end="4466" data-start="4309">Applicants must apply through the <strong data-end="4390" data-start="4343">International Graduate Admissions Procedure</strong> and submit a complete Master’s application before the scholarship deadline.</p>
<p data-end="4607" data-start="4468"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4607" data-start="4468" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate/international-admissions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Read the Sciences Po international graduate application guide</a></p>
<p data-end="4684" data-start="4609"><a class="decorated-link" data-end="4684" data-start="4609" href="https://admission.sciencespo.fr/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Open the Sciences Po application portal</a></p>
<p data-end="4884" data-start="4686">Admission to Sciences Po does not automatically guarantee selection for the scholarship. Shortlisted admitted candidates will be invited to an online interview. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="4904" data-section-id="8u0ia8" data-start="4886">Important links</h2>
<ul data-end="5692" data-start="4906">
<li data-end="5084" data-section-id="iqog2b" data-start="4906">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5084" data-start="4908" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/mastercard-foundation-scholarships/graduate-study/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Official Mastercard Foundation Scholarship page</a>
</li>
<li data-end="5243" data-section-id="19wcpa1" data-start="5085">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5243" data-start="5087" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/students/en/fees-funding/bursaries-financial-aid/mastercard-foundation-scholarships/faq/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Scholarship frequently asked questions</a>
</li>
<li data-end="5355" data-section-id="f4hdro" data-start="5244">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5355" data-start="5246" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/admissions/en/graduate/international-admissions/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Sciences Po graduate admissions</a>
</li>
<li data-end="5424" data-section-id="9rke8y" data-start="5356">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5424" data-start="5358" href="https://admission.sciencespo.fr/" rel="noopener" target="_new">Sciences Po application portal</a>
</li>
<li data-end="5516" data-section-id="nu8yvb" data-start="5425">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5516" data-start="5427" href="https://www.sciencespo.fr/en/academics/graduate-schools/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Available Master’s programmes</a>
</li>
<li data-end="5692" data-section-id="a9jrio" data-start="5517">
<a class="decorated-link" data-end="5692" data-start="5519" href="https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/where-to-apply/sciences-po/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_new">Mastercard Foundation partner page for Sciences Po</a>
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote data-end="5951" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="5694">
<p data-end="5951" data-is-last-node="" data-start="5696"><strong data-end="5715" data-start="5696">Current status:</strong> Applications are not yet open. Sciences Po will publish detailed instructions in September 2026, while the scholarship eligibility and fee-waiver process will run from October to mid-December 2026. </p></blockquote>

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<h2 style="text-align: left;">University of Sannio Funded PhD Scholarships 2026/2027</h2><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDsSx607dKGPi_EolRa-MQRUoZjzE7YUktuh5mD0P332p4FMg0Hy8AFlvXUPwbXIG1Qbr3yopDIqvsqsbQhwDrzllZ6QiPxjWp3Yya-VSsY3tZzUn519A4lQ5K99faEYGHRomqASbibFB0_TygcLZtVnQecYoaKjQckkkQFjd9H-1pbZpgZhxQMyXH1f4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="504" height="144" loading="lazy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDsSx607dKGPi_EolRa-MQRUoZjzE7YUktuh5mD0P332p4FMg0Hy8AFlvXUPwbXIG1Qbr3yopDIqvsqsbQhwDrzllZ6QiPxjWp3Yya-VSsY3tZzUn519A4lQ5K99faEYGHRomqASbibFB0_TygcLZtVnQecYoaKjQckkkQFjd9H-1pbZpgZhxQMyXH1f4" width="320" /></a></div><br />The University of Sannio in Benevento, Italy, is accepting applications for its <strong data-end="793" data-start="732">42nd-cycle PhD programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year</strong>.</div>
<p data-end="861" data-start="796">Applications are open to qualified candidates of any nationality.</p>
<blockquote data-end="934" data-start="863">
<p data-end="934" data-start="865"><strong data-end="934" data-start="865">Application deadline: 14 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Italian time</strong></p>
</blockquote>
<p data-end="1027" data-start="936">The online application system opened on 29 July 2026. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="1056" data-section-id="1pw6urz" data-start="1029">Available PhD programmes</h2>
<p data-end="1125" data-start="1058">The funded positions are available under three doctoral programmes:</p>
<ul data-end="1269" data-start="1127">
<li data-end="1173" data-section-id="1xeksti" data-start="1127">
<strong data-end="1173" data-start="1129">Information Technologies for Engineering</strong>
</li>
<li data-end="1231" data-section-id="a7tz7y" data-start="1174">
<strong data-end="1231" data-start="1176">Science and Technologies for Environment and Health</strong>
</li>
<li data-end="1269" data-section-id="ykk261" data-start="1232">
<strong data-end="1269" data-start="1234">Person, Market and Institutions</strong>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="1698" data-start="1271">Across the three programmes, the official annexes list <strong data-end="1361" data-start="1326">19 scholarship-funded positions</strong>: </p><p data-end="1698" data-start="1271"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Ten in Information Technologies for Engineering, </li><li>Five in Science and Technologies for Environment and Health, and </li><li>Four in Person, Market and Institutions. </li><li>Additional places include positions without funding and places reserved for candidates who already hold scholarships from foreign governments. </li></ul><span class="" data-state="closed"></span><p></p>
<h2 data-end="1717" data-section-id="1ilw5p4" data-start="1700">Research areas</h2>
<p data-end="1752" data-start="1719">Available research areas include:</p>
<ul data-end="2129" data-start="1754">
<li data-end="1800" data-section-id="14zg566" data-start="1754">
artificial intelligence and agentic systems;
</li>
<li data-end="1836" data-section-id="1ldxihe" data-start="1801">
computer science and engineering;
</li>
<li data-end="1876" data-section-id="1dald17" data-start="1837">
energy and environmental engineering;
</li>
<li data-end="1909" data-section-id="15ncs7f" data-start="1877">
climate and Earth observation;
</li>
<li data-end="1947" data-section-id="1glyj2" data-start="1910">
sustainable materials and polymers;
</li>
<li data-end="1987" data-section-id="tfyans" data-start="1948">
tissue regeneration and biomaterials;
</li>
<li data-end="2015" data-section-id="m6hv6v" data-start="1988">
environmental monitoring;
</li>
<li data-end="2051" data-section-id="rup5qd" data-start="2016">
civil and structural engineering;
</li>
<li data-end="2082" data-section-id="1wahwzo" data-start="2052">
law and public institutions;
</li>
<li data-end="2129" data-section-id="apbh5m" data-start="2083">
economics, business, finance and statistics.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="2273" data-start="2131">Applicants must select the specific research topic or curriculum stated in the relevant programme annex. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="2298" data-section-id="mb1w8b" data-start="2275">Scholarship benefits</h2>
<p data-end="2342" data-start="2300">Successful scholarship recipients receive:</p>
<ul data-end="2673" data-start="2344">
<li data-end="2373" data-section-id="1hwuy8j" data-start="2344">
<strong data-end="2372" data-start="2346">€16,243 gross per year</strong>;
</li>
<li data-end="2393" data-section-id="v21hy7" data-start="2374">
monthly payments;
</li>
<li data-end="2461" data-section-id="6paf8" data-start="2394">
funding for three years, subject to satisfactory annual progress;
</li>
<li data-end="2531" data-section-id="1u6ruha" data-start="2462">
a research budget worth at least 10% of the annual scholarship; and
</li>
<li data-end="2673" data-section-id="1e5tw69" data-start="2532">
up to a 50% scholarship increase during approved research periods abroad, for a maximum of 12 months. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span>
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3015" data-start="2675">Students must still pay the applicable regional student-services tax and virtual revenue stamp. Accommodation, airfare and visa expenses are not listed as separate standard benefits, so the opportunity is a <strong data-end="2937" data-start="2911">funded PhD scholarship</strong> not an all-expenses-paid award. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3034" data-section-id="1iws62a" data-start="3017">Who can apply?</h2>
<p data-end="3138" data-start="3036">Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the selected programme.</p>
<p data-end="3400" data-start="3140">Candidates who have not yet completed their Master’s degree may also apply, provided they obtain the qualification by <strong data-end="3277" data-start="3258">31 October 2026</strong>. Foreign qualifications will be assessed by the selection committee for suitability. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3423" data-section-id="1lzk64w" data-start="3402">Documents required</h2>
<p data-end="3482" data-start="3425">Depending on the selected programme, applicants may need:</p>
<ul data-end="3783" data-start="3484">
<li data-end="3523" data-section-id="1thqssd" data-start="3484">
the appropriate PhD application form;
</li>
<li data-end="3543" data-section-id="1vycn9d" data-start="3524">
curriculum vitae;
</li>
<li data-end="3590" data-section-id="1y6wt56" data-start="3544">
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates;
</li>
<li data-end="3614" data-section-id="1u18dfn" data-start="3591">
academic transcripts;
</li>
<li data-end="3652" data-section-id="zolgjc" data-start="3615">
Master’s thesis or thesis abstract;
</li>
<li data-end="3673" data-section-id="7dwsdi" data-start="3653">
research proposal;
</li>
<li data-end="3706" data-section-id="afbw3j" data-start="3674">
passport or identity document;
</li>
<li data-end="3744" data-section-id="1ryjtjv" data-start="3707">
publications, where applicable; and
</li>
<li data-end="3783" data-section-id="xa48pk" data-start="3745">
motivation or recommendation letter.
</li>
</ul>
<p data-end="3932" data-start="3785">Documents not written in English or Italian must be accompanied by a translation into one of those languages. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="3949" data-section-id="13yzrei" data-start="3934">How to apply</h2>
<p data-end="3969" data-start="3951">Applicants should:</p>
<ol data-end="4271" data-start="3971">
<li data-end="4024" data-section-id="j85at7" data-start="3971">
Register on the <a href="https://www.unisannio.it/it/amministrazione/albo-online/procedure/20260081">University of Sannio Esse3 portal.</a> when it opens</li>
<li data-end="4069" data-section-id="152d3cy" data-start="4025">
Log in and select <strong data-end="4068" data-start="4046">Registrar’s Office</strong>.
</li>
<li data-end="4135" data-section-id="1las6rm" data-start="4070">
Choose <strong data-end="4098" data-start="4080">Admission Test</strong> and then the relevant PhD programme.
</li>
<li data-end="4188" data-section-id="130gf6k" data-start="4136">
Complete the programme-specific application form.
</li>
<li data-end="4222" data-section-id="pxnicf" data-start="4189">
Upload the required documents.
</li>
<li data-end="4271" data-section-id="m27r3d" data-start="4223">
Finalise the application before the deadline.
</li>
</ol>
<p data-end="4394" data-start="4273">The official application portal is available through the University’s Esse3 system. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<p data-end="4585" data-start="4396">The complete call, programme annexes, application forms and English application guide are available on the University’s official PhD announcement page. <span class="" data-state="closed"></span></p>
<h2 data-end="4604" data-section-id="1x54qz7" data-start="4587">Important note</h2>
<p data-end="4797" data-start="4606">Not every advertised PhD place carries University funding. Applicants should choose a position specifically identified as a <strong data-end="4761" data-start="4730">scholarship-funded position</strong> in the appropriate programme annex.</p>
<p data-end="4977" data-start="4799">Some externally co-funded scholarships are also conditional on the University receiving the promised funds from the sponsoring organisation.</p>

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