Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships 2026 for young African professionals(Fully Funded) – Opportunities For Africans
Application Deadline: 14 September, 2025 23:59 GMT
Applications are now open for the 2026 Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships. The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will provide graduate scholarships to train 120 young African professionals at the master’s level for various programs over 5 years (2025 – 2030). This is a fully immersive and traditional on-campus 2-year master’s program with an emphasis on technology and innovation. Recognizing the rapid evolution of the global digital economy, this program aims to equip African youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead in areas such as technology and sustainable innovation.
30 Scholarships are available for students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year, which will cover the full tuition fees, expenses for accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program. On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU, including leadership curriculum, individual mentorship, and other events and programming. While classes are in session, Scholars have the opportunity to work part-time in on-campus positions, either with the Baobab Platform team or in the broader ASU community. Between the first and second year, Scholars will be supported to participate in a 2-month internship that aligns with their program of study.
Scholarships are available for the following full-time, on-campus graduate programs:
Eligibility Criteria
Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be reviewed or considered.
Scholarship Worth
The Scholarship will cover the following:
Awards are tenable for the duration of the graduate program of study.
Application Procedure:
The deadline for all applications will be 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 14 September. No applications will be accepted past this deadline. All applicants must first apply for the scholarship. Those who are selected to advance beyond the initial review, will be assisted in the process of applying for admission to Arizona State University.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview via video or phone call. Final scholarship decisions will be made by late February 2026. Successful applicants will travel to Phoenix, Arizona to join the Program in August 2026.
Direct any questions to [email protected].
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships
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