Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Mastercard Foundation funding for study in Multiple Countries — amount, eligibility, deadline, and programs it can pair with.
Scholarship facts
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- Mastercard Foundation
- Funding
- $50,000
- Funding type
- full_funding
- Country
- Multiple Countries
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027
Source: Mastercard Foundation · Data last updated Jun 28, 2026
Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive scholarships to academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people from Africa and select developing countries. It covers full costs of education including mentorship and career support. Must demonstrate academic talent, financial need, and commitment to giving back to their community. Must be from an eligible country (primarily Africa, some institutions accept from other developing regions). Must have been admitted to a partner institution. Academic talent, demonstrated financial need, leadership potential, commitment to community transformation.
Full tuition + accommodation + living expenses + travel + mentorship + career support
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