Mastercard Foundation
Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2027/2028, a fully funded graduate scholarship opportunity for talented young African professionals who want to pursue Master’s degrees focused on technology and innovation in the United States.
The programme is offered by the Mastercard Foundation in partnership with Arizona State University and is part of the programme’s Innovation and Technology phase. It aims to expand access to graduate education for young Africans while equipping scholars with advanced technical knowledge, professional skills, leadership experience, and opportunities to contribute to social and economic development in their home countries.
For the 2027 to 2028 academic year, the programme will offer 30 graduate study opportunities. Selected scholars will pursue eligible full time, on campus Master’s programmes at Arizona State University in areas related to technology, information systems, computer science, data science, robotics, engineering, clean energy, and sustainable development.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University is designed to support high achieving African students and professionals who have strong academic potential and a commitment to using their education to contribute to their communities.
The 2027 to 2028 Innovation and Technology Scholarship focuses specifically on graduate education in technology, innovation, engineering, and related areas. Scholars will study full time and on campus at Arizona State University, gaining access to the university’s academic resources and broader professional environment.
The programme is not limited to academic development. Scholars are expected to develop the knowledge, leadership abilities, and professional experience necessary to contribute to positive change in their home countries. The programme therefore combines graduate education with leadership development, academic advising, professional opportunities, and practical experience.
Successful Mastercard Foundation Scholars will receive:
• Full tuition and fees.
• On campus housing.
• Books and required academic materials.
• Visa expenses.
• Airfare.
• Medical expenses.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Academic advising and support.
• A two month internship between the first and second years of study.
• Access to Arizona State University’s academic and professional environment.
• Opportunities to develop advanced technology and innovation skills.
• Opportunities to build leadership and professional networks.
• The opportunity to join the broader Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program community.
Applicants should:
• Be a young professional from an African country.
• Demonstrate strong academic achievement.
• Have an interest in technology, innovation, engineering, or a related field covered by the eligible Master’s programmes.
• Meet the academic admission requirements for the selected Arizona State University graduate programme.
• Be prepared to undertake full time, on campus graduate study.
• Demonstrate a commitment to using their education and skills to contribute to their communities and home countries.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to positive social and economic change.
• Be willing to participate in programme activities and leadership development opportunities.
• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Refugees and displaced persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
• People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should also carefully review the specific admission requirements of their chosen Master’s programme because academic prerequisites can vary between programmes.
The scholarship is particularly focused on technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship and supports graduate study in areas including:
• Technology and development.
• Information technology.
• Computer science.
• Data science and engineering.
• Robotics and autonomous systems.
• Clean energy.
• Civil and environmental engineering.
• Sustainable engineering.
• Modern energy production and sustainable energy use.
• Human systems engineering and intelligent systems.
Applicants should be prepared to provide information and documents required for both the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and the relevant Arizona State University graduate programme.
These may include:
• Personal and contact information.
• Academic history and qualifications.
• Information about professional experience.
• Details of leadership and community involvement.
• Information about the selected Master’s programme.
• Academic transcripts and qualification documents.
• Information demonstrating academic preparation for the selected programme.
• Information about leadership achievements and community engagement.
• Responses to scholarship application questions.
• Other supporting information requested through the official application system.
Applicants should carefully review the official application requirements and ensure that all information is accurate and complete before submitting their application.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
• Strong academic achievement.
• Leadership potential.
• A clear interest in technology and innovation.
• Commitment to community development.
• Potential to contribute to social and economic development in their home country.
• Alignment between their academic goals and the eligible graduate programmes.
• Motivation to use their education to create positive impact.
• Potential to benefit from graduate education at Arizona State University.
• Commitment to participating in leadership development and other programme activities.
To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2027/2028:
Mastercard Foundation
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