Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Fully Funded Open ✓ Verified ~$45,000/yr Share

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027 251 days left

Award Value

~$45,000/yr

Funding Type

Fully Funded

Degree Levels

Undergraduate, Master's

About This Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships to young Africans with strong academic records and financial need to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies at leading universities. The program includes mentoring, leadership development, and a commitment to giving back.

Eligibility Requirements

✓ African nationals. Demonstrated financial need. Strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent). Leadership potential. Commitment to return and contribute to Africa. Enrolled or applying to a partner university.

Eligible Countries

Ghana Nigeria Kenya Ethiopia Uganda Tanzania South Africa Rwanda Zambia Malawi Botswana Namibia Zimbabwe Cameroon Senegal Côte d'Ivoire Mozambique Burundi Sudan South Sudan Somalia Eritrea Djibouti Mauritania Guinea Sierra Leone Liberia Guinea-Bissau Gambia Cabo Verde São Tomé and Príncipe Equatorial Guinea Gabon Congo DR Congo Central African Republic Angola Comoros Madagascar Mauritius Seychelles Benin Burkina Faso Mali Niger Chad Côte d'Ivoire Guinea Togo Ghana Nigeria Libya Algeria Morocco Tunisia Egypt

Fields of Study

STEM (General) Business & Management Public Health Agriculture & Food Science Education Economics & Finance Social Sciences

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Quick Info

Applications open Sep 1, 2026

Min. GPA 3.00 / 4.0

Destinations United States, Canada, United Kingdom

Last verified May 2026

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