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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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Mastercard Foundation🇺🇸 United StatesDeadline: Varies by programme

Mastercard Foundation's flagship scholarship for young African leaders (secondary/undergraduate/master's) delivered through partner universities; fully covers tuition, accommodation, books, mentoring and a return air ticket.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderMastercard Foundation
Host InstitutionMasterCard Foundation
Host Country🇺🇸 United States
Study LevelUndergraduate, Master's
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded
ValueComprehensive support: tuition fees, accommodation, books and other academic materials, mentoring, counselling, leadership development and a return air ticket (58,000+ scholarships committed; $6.5B disbursed)
DurationNot specified
Application DeadlineVaries by programmeVaries by programmeVaries by programme
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitemastercardfdn.org

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Full Tuition Fee
Accommodation
Airfare

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Scholarships for young African leaders (and, per the Foundation's inclusive approach, Indigenous youth in Canada) at the secondary, undergraduate and master's levels - not currently available to PhD candidates. Provides financial, psychosocial and academic support including tuition fees, accommodation, books and other academic materials, mentoring, counselling, leadership development, and a return air ticket to the scholar's country of origin if necessary. Implemented through partner universities and NGOs (primarily in Africa, plus North/Central America, Europe and the Middle East); application and decision-making are managed by each partner, which sets its own admission fees and deadlines. 71% of scholars are young women.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

Document list not specified. See the official application instructions.

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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