2026 Innovation and Technology Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: Sunday, 2 November, 23:59 GMT
Scholarship Overview
The Mastercard Foundation, in
partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will provide graduate
scholarships to train 160 young African professionals at the master’s
level for various programs over 5 years (2025 – 2030). This scholarship
program offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue an ASU Online
degree while benefiting from in-person support and comprehensive
wrap-around services provided through Kepler College in Rwanda. This
innovative approach combines the flexibility of an online education with
the personalized guidance, resources, and community engagement
available at Kepler College to ensure a well-rounded and supportive
learning experience.
40 Scholarships are available for students admitted for the 2026/2027
academic year, which will cover the full tuition fees, expenses for
accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate
program. On top of financial support, Scholars will participate in
enriching activities including individual mentorship, leadership
development, and other events and programming. Between the first and
second year, Scholars will be supported to participate in a 2-month
summer intensive experience that aligns with their program of study.
A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is
that participants use the skills and education they gain to contribute
to their communities, fostering social and economic growth in their home
countries. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with
disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarships are available for the following full-time, online graduate programs:
MS Global Technology and Development
MEd Learning Design and Technologies
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice that includes English proficiency.
- Applicants must be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
- Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed one's financial resources.
- Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2026.
- Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or masters degrees before July 2026.
- Applicants must be able to live in Kigali, Rwanda for the duration of the program
Value of the Scholarship
The Scholarship will cover the following:- Costs incurred for visa application processing
- Costs incurred for English language tests
- Costs incurred for program application
- Travel to and from Kigali, Rwanda
- Full tuition, books and fees
- Medical expenses
- Student housing
- Participation in Scholarship programming
The deadline for all applications will be 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 2 November. No applications will be accepted past this deadline. All applicants must first apply for the scholarship. Those who are selected to advance beyond the initial review, will be assisted in the process of applying for admission to Arizona State University. Do not apply to admission to ASU. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to schedule an interview via video or phone call. Final scholarship decisions will be made by late April 2026. Successful applicants will travel to Kigali, Rwanda to join the Program in July 2026.
All applicants, once registered, should
have read and understood the application guidance and eligibility
criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any
errors or incorrect information. Arizona State University and the
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU reserve the right to
cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the
conditions of the scholarship or to make no awards at all.
Admission to the academic program does not guarantee being awarded the scholarship.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions HERE and direct any questions to KeplerASUScholars@asu.edu.
There are 2 ways to submit your application:
OR
If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF Version of the form. To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (Scholarship Application, CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) to KeplerASUScholars@asu.edu.
However, if you can submit online, click NEXT to proceed to the online application.
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