Apply to Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative supporting the next generation of transformative African leaders through access to inclusive and relevant education, career opportunities, and leadership development.

The programme provides comprehensive support to selected scholars to help them transition into dignified and fulfilling work and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Participating Institutions with Applications Open

Some of the listed institutions currently accepting applications include:

1. African Leadership University, Rwanda
2. Arizona State University, USA
3. Ashesi University, Ghana
4. Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Rwanda
5. EARTH University, Costa Rica
6. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
7. McGill University, Canada
8. Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria
9. Sciences Po, France
10. University of California, Berkeley, USA
11. Université Gaston Berger, Senegal
12. Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, Morocco
13. University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
14. University of British Columbia, Canada
15. University of Cape Town, South Africa
16. University of Rwanda, Rwanda

Study Levels: Undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities, depending on the institution.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should visit the official Mastercard Foundation website, select their preferred partner institution, and follow its specific application guidelines.

Application Link

Important Information

1. Each partner institution manages its own application process, admission decisions, and deadlines.
2. Admission requirements and application fees may differ between institutions.
3. Where an institution requires an admission application fee, the fee will be reimbursed if the applicant is selected for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
4. The Mastercard Foundation does not request payments directly from applicants. Beware of fraudulent recruitment posts and individuals demanding scholarship application fees.

Interested applicants are encouraged to check the institution’s website for eligibility requirements and current deadlines.

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