The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the best universities in the world. UBC’s vision is to create an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.
Building on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC’s learnings and success, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program in the next 10 years, (2024 to 2034) is projected to support 351 graduate students in seven professional master’s degree programs. Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be provided with transformative learning through enriched educational experiences and a full range of programming that includes academic and social support, focus on student wellbeing, personal development, leadership, and transitions to dignified and fulfilling employment.
The thematic focus will be on forestry, agriculture, and water and land management as key enablers of sustainable entrepreneurship and community-led development. Academic concentrations are areas of strength at UBC with strong potential for impact of community co-created place-based learning, including:
Faculty of Forestry: Master of International Forestry, Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management, Master of Science/Master of Applied Science in Forestry (Thesis-based), Master of Urban Forestry Leadership and the Master of Sustainable Forest Management.
Faculty of Land and Food Systems: Master of Food Resources Economics, Master of Food Science.
Faculty of Science: Master of Data Science.
Former UBC President and Vice-Chancellor
Reflecting UBC’s strategic commitment to supporting international students, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will benefit from academic and social support programs such as Jump Start, programs focused on student wellbeing and personal development, direct support of a dedicated program office and team /advisors and a full range of academic success programs.
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Academic Director
Program Director
Program Manager
Experiential Learning Advisor
Experiential Learning Advisor
Program Advisor
Program Assistant
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Expert
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