Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships

Deadline: Sep 14, 2025

masters

2 years (duration)

fully funded

United States, Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will provide graduate scholarships to train 120 young African professionals at the master’s level for various programs over 5 years (2025–2030). This is a fully immersive and traditional on-campus 2-year master’s program with an emphasis on technology and innovation. The program aims to equip African youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead in areas such as technology and sustainable innovation.

📖 About the Scholarships

Opportunity Details

Date Published: August 12, 2025
Application Deadline: September 14, 2025
Category: Masters, Postgraduate
Opportunity Location: United States
Eligible Locations: Africa

Available Scholarships

For the 2026/2027 academic year, 30 scholarships are available. These scholarships will cover:

Full tuition fees
Accommodation expenses
Comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program

Additional Benefits

Scholars will also participate in:

Leadership curriculum
Individual mentorship
Events and programming as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU

Scholars will have the opportunity to:

Work part-time in on-campus positions
Participate in a 2-month internship between the first and second year, aligned with their program of study

🎓 Eligible Graduate Programs

Scholarships are available for the following full-time, on-campus graduate programs:

MS Global Technology and Development
MS Information Technology
MS Human Systems Engineering - Intelligent Systems
MS User Experience
MSC Computer Science
MS Data Science Analytics & Engineering
MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
MS Clean Energy Systems
MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use

💼 Benefits of the Scholarships

The scholarship will cover:

Costs incurred for visa application processing
Costs incurred for English language tests
Costs incurred for program application
Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
Full tuition, books, and fees
Medical expenses
On-campus housing
Participation in scholarship programming

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Academic Qualifications: Must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice, including English proficiency.
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
Age: Must be between 18 and 33 years old on or before the application deadline.
Leadership and Service: Must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
Academic Excellence: Must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed one's financial resources.
Undergraduate Degree: Must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by August 2026.
Graduate Studies: Must not have started or completed other graduate or master’s degrees before August 2026.
Residency: Must be able to live in Phoenix, Arizona for the duration of the program.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Methods

There are two ways to submit your application:

Online Application: Applicants are encouraged to submit an online application.
Offline Application: If you have limited internet access, download the PDF version of the form here. Submit the completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) via email to mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu.

Important Notes

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 23:59 GMT on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Admission Process: Applicants must first apply for the scholarship. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an interview via video or phone call. Final scholarship decisions will be made by February 2026.
Program Start: Successful applicants will travel to Phoenix, Arizona to join the program in August 2026.

📧 Contact Information

For any questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu.

📌 Application Deadline

September 14, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

View details and apply for the Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships here.

Note: Admission to the academic program does not guarantee being awarded the scholarship. Ensure all application guidance and eligibility criteria are thoroughly reviewed before submission.

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