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African Leadership University / Mastercard Foundation
ALU Scholarship (African Leadership University)
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026 58 days left
Award Value
~$18,000/yr
Funding Type
Fully Funded
Degree Levels
Undergraduate
About This Scholarship
ALU offers merit-based scholarships funded by the Mastercard Foundation for young Africans with high potential but limited financial means. The programme is centred on entrepreneurship, leadership, and solving African challenges through innovation.
Eligibility Requirements
- African nationals aged 17–24. Financial need demonstrated. Strong academic record. Passionate about African development. Willingness to study at ALU's campus in Rwanda or Mauritius.
Eligible Countries
Ghana
Nigeria
Kenya
Ethiopia
Uganda
Tanzania
South Africa
Zambia
Rwanda
Cameroon
Senegal
Côte d'Ivoire
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Namibia
Malawi
Lesotho
Eswatini
Benin
Burkina Faso
Mali
Niger
Chad
Sudan
Guinea
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Guinea-Bissau
Gambia
Cabo Verde
São Tomé and Príncipe
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Congo
DR Congo
Central African Republic
Angola
Burundi
Comoros
Madagascar
Mauritius
Seychelles
Djibouti
Mauritania
Eritrea
Somalia
South Sudan
Fields of Study
Business & Management
Technology & ICT
Computer Science & IT
Entrepreneurship
Social Sciences
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Go to the official application portal. Applications are submitted directly to African Leadership University / Mastercard Foundation.
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Applications open
Sep 1, 2026
Min. GPA
2.80 / 4.0
Destinations
Rwanda, Mauritius
Last verified
Oct 2026