Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Young Africans 2026 at Arizona State University (ASU)

Deadline: Nov 02, 2025

masters

2 years (duration)

fully funded

Rwanda

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About Arizona State University (ASU) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The third phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) marks a significant step in empowering young African leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovative and sustainable development on the continent.

Building on the success of previous phases, this new chapter will engage 600 young adults between 2024-2030. The program will support a range of pathways, including:

In-person and online degrees
English language learning delivered in partnership with African institutions
Certificates in fields such as supply chain management and global management

Through these programs, ASU aims to equip African youth with critical technological, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

🗓 Opportunity Details

Date Published: October 10, 2025
Application Deadline: November 02, 2025
Category: Internship, Fully Funded
Opportunity Location: Rwanda

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will receive:

Full tuition fees, accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program.
Individual mentorship, leadership development, and enriching events/programming.
A 2-month internship between the first and second year, aligned with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars' fields of study.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must meet ASU admissions requirements.
Must be an African citizen between the ages of 18 and 33 who is committed to ethical leadership and community engagement.
Proven leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Undergraduate degree earned by July 2026.
No prior graduate degree started or completed.
Must reside in Rwanda for the program duration.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: November 02, 2025
To apply, visit the application portal.

📞 Contact Information

For more details, visit the official Arizona State University (ASU) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page.

Benefits

Full tuition fees, accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program.
Individual mentorship, leadership development, and enriching events/programming.
A 2-month internship between the first and second year, aligned with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars' fields of study.

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