Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program provides comprehensive support to students from Africa to pursue their education at partner institutions worldwide. It aims to develop the next generation of transformative leaders who will contribute to social and economic change in their home countries.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program is offered by Mastercard Foundation at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full funding, 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. 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, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
Open to academically talented students from Africa, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate 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, master and phd
Nationality requirements
African
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
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20