Overview
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to academically talented, socially conscious students from Africa who face economic or social barriers. It partners with top universities across Africa and beyond.
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Books and materials
- Travel costs and visa support
- Leadership training, mentoring, and career services
Who Can Apply?
- Must be a citizen of an African country (refugees included)
- Strong academic record
- Demonstrated leadership and commitment to community service
- Facing significant financial or personal barriers to higher education
- Applying to one of the partner universities
Application Requirements
- Academic transcripts
- National ID or refugee ID
- Personal statement or essays
- Recommendation letters
- University application (submitted separately in most cases)
Partner Universities (Examples)
- African Leadership University (Rwanda)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (Ghana)
- Ashesi University (Ghana)
- University of Rwanda
- Makerere University (Uganda)
- University of Cape Town (South Africa)
- American University of Beirut
- Sciences Po (France)
How to Apply
- Go to the website of a partner university offering the scholarship.
- Apply for admission and indicate interest in the Mastercard Scholars Program.
- Submit required scholarship documents.
- Wait for selection and interview process.
👉 Application Portal & Details:
🌐 https://mastercardfdn.org/all/scholars/
Pro Tips
- Start by picking the university that fits your goals.
- Focus your personal statement on your impact, leadership, and goals.
- Reach out to the university admissions office if you need help with forms.
