Apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative dedicated to developing the next generation of transformative leaders. It enables highly talented and service oriented young people to access quality higher education while strengthening their leadership capacity and commitment to social impact.
About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The program envisions a transformative network of young people and institutions driving inclusive and equitable socio economic change across Africa. Scholars are supported to acquire relevant education transition successfully into dignified and fulfilling work and lead lives that create positive change in their communities and beyond.
Our Approach
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program builds strong partnerships with leading higher education institutions NGOs and alumni communities. Through these collaborations the program delivers holistic academic leadership and career support to Scholars throughout their studies and during their transition into the world of work.
Participating Institutions and Opportunities
Sciences Po
Masters Program
Application deadline January 4 2026
EARTH University
Undergraduate Program
Application deadline January 31 2026
University of Oxford
Masters Program
Application deadlines range from December 2025 to January 2026 depending on the course of study
University of Global Health Equity
Masters Program
Application deadline January 18 2026 depending on the course of study
African Leadership University
Undergraduate Program
Application deadline March 1 2026
Ashesi University College
Masters Program
Application deadline June 30 2026
University of Cambridge
Masters Program
Application deadlines range from December 2025 to January 2026 depending on the course of study
Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Masters Program
Early admission deadline December 15 2025
Regular admission deadline January 15 2026
Learn more about eligibility application processes and partner institutions by visiting the official Mastercard Foundation website.
Link: https://mastercardfdn.org/en/what-we-do/our-programs/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/
