Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo provides full scholarships and comprehensive support to talented young people from across Africa. It aims to enable students to pursue their education and create a positive impact in their home communities.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offered by The American University in Cairo for study in Egypt at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full scholarship, 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 scholarship. 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 level. Nationality requirements apply: African countries.
Eligibility
Open to talented young people from across Africa who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential.
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
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
- The American University in Cairo
- Study destination
- Egypt
- Award
- Full scholarship
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- African countries
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-22