In case you’re looking for scholarship opportunities, the Mastercard Foundation’s Scholars Program is offering some of the best scholarships, providing:
✅ Fully funded education
✅ Leadership training
✅ Post-graduation opportunities
✅ Pan-African networks
NOTE!! Please note that most of these scholarships open yearly so if you are not able to apply now, you can check later
1. Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- Masters
- Deadline: 15th January 2025
2. University of California Berkeley
- Masters
- Deadline: 1st Dec – 15th Jan 2025 (program dependent)
3. University of Toronto
- Masters
- Deadline: 4th November 2024
4. University of Edinburgh
- Masters
- Deadline: 8th November 2024
5. EARTH University
- Undergraduate
- Deadline: 31st January 2025
6. McGill University
- Undergraduate and Masters
- Deadline: 15th January 2025 (1st Dec for Public Health)
7. University of Cambridge
- Masters
- Deadline: 5th December 2024
Link: bit.ly/4gI6bEC
8. University of Oxford
- Masters
- Deadline: 15th November 2024
9. SciencesPo
- Masters
- Deadline: 1st December 2024
10. Arizona State University (ASU)
- Masters
- Deadline: 3rd November 2024
How to Apply
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is implemented through partner universities and non-governmental organizations. Each partner manages the application process and decision-making individually.
If you want to become a Mastercard Foundation Scholar, you must apply directly through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program-affiliated institution you wish to attend.
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