Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships For African Students 2023

Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships For African Students 2023

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education.

It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further social and economic change for Africa.

 

 




 

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life….

 

 

 

Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Category Undergraduate
  • Organisation MasterCard Foundation
  • Country to study Ghana
  • School to study Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
  • Course to study Not specified
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2023

 

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The Scholarship includes;

  • Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
  • Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
  • Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
  • Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.
  • An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.
  • The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.
  • The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA.

 

 

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

  • All Applicants must have a WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
  • The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
  • The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
  • Females and Physically Challenged Applicants shall be given top priority.
  • The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.

 

Application Deadline

July 31, 2023

 

How to Apply

 Download Application Form

Submit the completed application form by hand to:

The Program Manager, 
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST, 
No 1 Africa Hall Impact Building
PMB, UPO
KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897
Ghana

For more details,visit Mastercard Foundation website

 

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