Students from Sub-Saharan Africa can apply for the 2024-2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of California Berkeley to study in the US. Applications from women, people with disabilities, and displaced or refugee groups are particularly encouraged.
The Mastercard Foundation and the Centre for African Studies have formed a ten-year agreement to support 201 academically exceptional master’s degree candidates from Sub-Saharan African countries who are committed to bringing about revolutionary change on their continent.
Summary
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation
- Host Institution(s): Center for African Studies UC Berkeley.
- Scholarship Worth: Full Funding
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Africans
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Eligibility Criteria
The following eligibility conditions hold for those applying for the 2024/2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program at UC Berkeley:
- The applicant must be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country, including African refugees or displaced persons on the African continent.
- The applicant possesses academic talent and must first be admitted to a UC Berkeley master’s degree program before being evaluated for the scholarship.
- The applicant must have leadership potential.
- The applicant has a better probability if he or she comes from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background.
- The applicant has showed a commitment to give back to their neighbourhood, country, or continent.
- The candidate has declared their desire and intention to return to their home country after completing their studies.
Benefits
The Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program is a fully-funded program that covers all fees connected with pursuing a master’s degree, including:
- Tuition fees
- Expenses include travel.
- Student tuition at Berkeley.
- Visa/SEVIS expenses.
- The program covers housing, food, and living expenses, as well as hallmark leadership and entrepreneurship training.
How to Apply
Master’s degree applicants must first apply to an eligible master’s degree program before they can be nominated for the Mastercard Foundations Scholars Program. If a graduate school has multiple admission rounds with staggered deadlines, only applicants from the first round will be considered for the Scholars school. Mastercard Foundation Scholars .
Application Deadline: Varies according to the Program
