Young people from across Africa who demonstrate academic talent and financial need, applying through one of the programme's partner universities. Each partner runs its own selection, so eligibility detail differs by institution.
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Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Comprehensive scholarships for academically talented young Africans facing financial barriers.
- LevelUNDERGRADUATE, POSTGRADUATE
- FundingFull
- ValueComprehensive
- Study inMultiple
Who can apply
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is delivered through partner universities rather than as a single central application. That structure matters for applicants: you apply to a partner institution, and the scholarship is awarded through that institution's own process.
What makes it different
The programme is described by the Foundation as comprehensive, meaning it is designed to address the costs that stop students completing a degree rather than tuition alone. The exact package is set by each partner university.
Where to start
Begin with the Foundation's list of partner institutions, identify the ones offering your programme, and work to that university's admission calendar. The scholarship timeline follows the university's, not the other way round.
Deadlines and criteria are set by the awarding body and change between cycles. Always confirm on their own page before relying on anything here. Applying directly is free, and nobody needs to be paid to submit it for you.
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