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Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Deadline
Jan 31, 2027 120 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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Go to the official application portal. Applications are submitted directly to Mastercard Foundation.
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Applications open
Sep 1, 2026
Min. GPA
3.00 / 4.0
Destinations
United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Last verified
Oct 2026