MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program for Africans

MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program for Africans

Last updated: 15 Oct 2015

MasterCard Foundation

Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree

Study in: USA & Africa

Course starts September 2016

Deadline: Jan-July 2016

Brief description:

The dream of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is to educate and develop academically experienced yet economically underprivileged youthful people in Africa who will make a payment to the alteration of the continent. This $500 million program will grant students in secondary school and university with the knowledge and headship skills wanted to donate to economic and social growth from corner to corner of Africa.

Host Institution(s):

The following universities/institutions were chosen for their commitment to scholastic excellence, nurturing environments, and programs linked to growth sectors in Africa, such as manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, and agriculture:

• Camfed , USA

• Brac , Uganda

• Duke University, USA

• Ashesi University, Ghana

• Earth University, Costa Rica

• Forum for African Women Educationalists , Kenya

• African Leadership Academy, South Africa

• American University of Beirut, USA

• Arizona State University, USA

• University of Toronto , Canada

• Wellesley College , USA

• University of Cape Town , South Africa

• Michigan State University , USA

• Stanford University, USA

• University of British Columbia, Canada

• University of California, Berkeley, USA

• University of Pretoria , South Africa

• Makerere University , Uganda

• McGill University, Canada

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Field(s) of study:

Accepted fields of studies opened by participating Universities/Institutions. See the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship pages of the Universities/Institutions above.

Number of Scholarships:

The Scholarship Programs aims to award out $500 million worth of scholarships to 15,000 African students in 10 years.

Target group:

Society of Sub-Saharan Africa

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program is considered to give students with holistic support, including:

Comprehensive Scholarships : Students accept financial bear for cost, uniforms, books and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends.

21st Century proficiency Building : Students income from improvement in skill areas related to employment success, such as dangerous thinking, communications, and entrepreneurship.

Transition Support: Students will accept support during their transition into secondary school, university or the employees with mentoring, career analysis, internships, leadership development, and other life skills training.

Give-back Component : An integral component of the Program is the commitment from the Scholars to provide back to their communities and countries of origin. Students will demonstrate this commitment through volunteerism and community service, as well as other forms of experimental learning.

Alumni Network : Graduates of the Scholars Program will be linked through an alumni network that offers information, resources, and opportunities to approach with other graduates.

Eligibility:

Please verify the specific eligibility criteria of the host institution/university you are involved in.

Application instructions:

Applications must be made openly to the participating university/institution of your selection. Deadline varies but is approximately January-July 2016 .

It is essential to browse the institution’s or university’s websites (see above links) and the authorized website (link found below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Academic Scholarship Website: http://mastercardfdnscholars.org