Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides holistic support to students from Africa to pursue higher education. It focuses on developing transformative leaders who will contribute to social and economic change.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offered by Mastercard Foundation at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full funding including tuition, housing, and living expenses, 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 funding including tuition, housing, and living expenses. 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 bachelor and master level. Nationality requirements apply: African countries.
Eligibility
Students from Africa, including Côte d'Ivoire, who demonstrate academic talent and a commitment to giving back to their communities.
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
bachelor and master
Nationality requirements
African countries
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
- Mastercard Foundation
- Award
- Full funding including tuition, housing, and living expenses
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- African countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20