Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar
A fully funded graduate scholarship program designed to build the next generation of ethical and transformative leaders. Scholars receive comprehensive academic, financial, and social support, including mentorship and career services.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar is offered by University of Gondar / Mastercard Foundation for study in Ethiopia at master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, and additional expenses (books, etc.)., provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, and additional expenses (books, etc.).. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Eligible study areas include Accounting, Development/Environmental Management, Economics, Gender Studies, Law, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Special Needs Education and Tourism. Nationality requirements apply: Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and South Sudan.
Eligibility
Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from specified East African countries; must meet admission requirements for eligible graduate programs.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Fields of study
Accounting, Development/Environmental Management, Economics, Gender Studies, Law, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Special Needs Education and Tourism
Nationality requirements
Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and South Sudan
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University of Gondar / Mastercard Foundation
- Study destination
- Ethiopia
- Eligible applicant countries
- Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and South Sudan
- Award
- Full tuition, accommodation, stipend, and additional expenses (books, etc.).
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Fields of study
- Accounting, Development/Environmental Management, Economics, Gender Studies, Law, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Optometry, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Special Needs Education and Tourism
- Nationality
- Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti and South Sudan
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23