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  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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    About this scholarship

    The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is developing Africa’s next generation of leaders. The program allows students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources to complete their education. With a vision that education is a catalyst for social and economic change, the program focuses on developing leaders who are transformative, encouraging them to be active contributors in their communities. 

    The Scholars Program is implemented through our partner universities and non-governmental organizations.

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    All refugees and asylum seekers
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Age limit at the time of application
    35
    Eligible country of asylum
    Benin, Canada, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon, Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States
    Language skills required
    It depends on the partner institution. Some offer language programs prior to studies.
    Language of instruction
    English, French, Spanish, Other languages of instruction also possible depending on the country and university
    Required status documents
    It depends on the partner university requirements
  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    If admitted, the program offers for application fees to be reimbursed
    Covered in this program
    Tuition
    Books
    Language training
    Preparation courses
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Housing
    Local transportation expenses
    Health insurance
    Mentoring or psycho-social support
    Travel costs to the third country
    Visa
    Settling in
    Transition of documents
    Application fee reimbursement, transition after graduation support, two internships, etc.
  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    No deadline
  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Other details about this scholarship

    Types of visa granted on arrival
    Depends on the country of university
    Can my family come with me?
    No
  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

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