INTRODUCTION
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program envisions a transformative network of young people and institutions driving inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in Africa. Since launching in 2012, the Program has supported nearly 40,000 young people in Africa to pursue secondary or tertiary education.
ELIGIBILTY
To be considered for the program, students must be academically strong and have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. The Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and non-governmental organizations. The application process and decision-making are managed individually by each partner. If you are interested in becoming a Scholar, you must apply through the university of your choice.
For an undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree, candidates must be 29 years old or under at the time they apply.
For a graduate (master’s) degree, candidates must be 35 years old or under at the time they apply.
In addition, each university has its own eligibility criteria. Carefully review the application requirements at the institution to which you are interested in applying.
AWARD
- Payment of Tuition Fee
- A subsistence allowance, accommodation, transport, living and academic expenses
- One return journey
- Health Insurance
HOW TO APPLY?
If you are interested in becoming a Scholar, you must apply through the university of your choice.
Undergraduate Studies
- American University of Beirut
- Ashesi University College
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- Sciences Po
- University of Abomey-Calavi
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Gondar
- EARTH University
- Makerere University
- United States International University Africa
- African Leadership University
- International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE)
Master’s Studies
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
- American University of Beirut
- Arizona State University
- Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- McGill University
- University of Oxford
- Sciences Po
- University of Cambridge
- University of Cape Town
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Gondar
- University of Pretoria
- University of California, Berkeley (UCB)
- University of Toronto (U of T)
Applications for Full Scholarships for online Master’s degrees for Fall 2023-24 are now open.
Click here for more details.