University of California Berkeley MasterCard Foundation
Scholars Program 2026/2027 for Study in the United States (Fully Funded):
(Deadline Ongoing)
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027
University of California Berkeley MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program. The University of California, Berkeley has partnered
with The Mastercard Foundation(link is external) in a collaborative,
global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations that
believe education is a catalyst for social and economic advancement. The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to develop a cohort of ethical,
entrepreneurial, and energetic young leaders who will drive and lead
socio-economic transformation in Africa.
Eligibility Requirements
- Being
a citizen of an African country: This includes Africans who have
been forcibly displaced or have refugee status within the African
continent. Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent
resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.
- Having
academic talent: All prospective Scholars must first be admitted
to a UC Berkeley master’s degree program to be considered for the
Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is
demonstrated academic excellence.
- Demonstrating
leadership potential: The Program seeks those committed to
developing the skills and mindsets associated with transformative
leadership, i.e, that which engages others in an ethical manner to
generate positive and lasting change.
- Experienced
significant barriers to accessing higher education: This
Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who might
have faced barriers to quality higher education, including social,
financial, personal, practical or health related.
- Having
demonstrated the commitment to give back to your community, country, or
continent: We are looking for well-rounded students who are
engaged in activities beyond the classroom. Some may be directly related
to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social,
economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about.
Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their
application to UC Berkeley, and then later in the application for the
Scholars Program.
- Having
expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after
completing your studies and post-graduation training
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