Exciting Opportunity: Mastercard Foundation and ASU Launch Fully Funded Scholarship for African Students
Applications Now Open for the 2025 Academic Year!
The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the Innovation and Technology Scholarship, aimed at empowering young African professionals. This fully funded scholarship allows students to pursue graduate studies in technology and innovation, equipping them with the skills needed for today’s digital economy.
Scholarship Overview
This groundbreaking initiative will support 120 African students over five years, from 2025 to 2030. Recipients will embark on a two-year, on-campus master’s degree program, focusing on essential technology and innovation skills.
Scholarship Value and Benefits
Selected scholars will receive comprehensive support that covers all major costs, including:
- Visa application fees
- English language test costs
- Program application fees
- Round-trip airfare to Phoenix, Arizona
- Full tuition fees, textbooks, and supplies
- Medical expenses
- On-campus housing
- Participation in specialized scholarship programming
For the 2025/2026 academic year, thirty scholarships are available. In addition to financial aid, scholars will engage in leadership development and mentorship through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Additional Opportunities
Scholars will have the chance to work part-time in on-campus roles throughout their studies. Furthermore, between their first and second years, students will participate in a two-month internship in Africa, tailored to their field of study. Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to return to their home countries and apply their newfound skills for national development.
Available Graduate Programs
The scholarship covers various full-time, on-campus graduate programs at ASU, including:
- MS in Global Technology and Development
- MS in Information Technology
- MS in Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MS in User Experience
- MS in Computer Science
- MS in Data Science Analytics & Engineering
- MS in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS in Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS in Clean Energy Systems
- MS in Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to ethical leadership
- Be actively engaged in community service
- Hold an undergraduate degree by July 2025
- Be between 18 and 33 years old by the application deadline
- Meet the academic admission requirements, including English proficiency
- Be able to reside in Phoenix, Arizona, during the program
Application Process
Interested candidates should complete the scholarship application to begin the process. If selected, applicants will receive support for admission to Arizona State University.
Interviews will be conducted via phone or video call in November 2024, with final decisions announced by January 2025. Successful applicants will commence their studies in August 2025 in Phoenix.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply for the scholarship through this link.. The deadline is Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 23:59 GMT.
This is a remarkable chance for ambitious young Africans to advance their education in technology and innovation, paving the way for a brighter future.
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