Scholarship Overview
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,
in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 graduate study
opportunities for students admitted for the 2027–2028 academic year to pursue
select master’s degree programs focused on technology and innovation.
The scholarship supports a traditional,
in-person, two-year graduate degree experience at ASU’s Tempe campus in
Arizona, United States. The scholarship covers full tuition, on-campus housing,
healthcare coverage, and comprehensive support throughout the graduate program.
In addition to financial support,
Mastercard Foundation Scholars participate in leadership development,
mentorship, community engagement, professional development, and other
enrichment opportunities. Through their academic and other experiences,
participants are prepared to apply their knowledge, skills, and leadership to
contribute to meaningful social and economic progress in their communities and
beyond.
Scholarships are available for the
following full-time, on-campus graduate programs:
MS Global
Technology and Development
MS
Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
MS Data
Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics)
MS
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
MS
Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
MS
Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027
from a recognized institution. Higher education
diplomas, certificates, and other non-degree credentials are not
equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record,
equivalent to a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must meet ASU’s English language proficiency
requirements for graduate admission.
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before
the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership, service,
and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
- Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed a
graduate or master’s degree program.
- Applicants must not be enrolled in, or begin, another graduate
or master’s degree program while applying for this scholarship.
- Applicants must be able to relocate to and reside on ASU’s
campus in Tempe, Arizona, USA, for the duration of the program.
If you have questions about the
scholarship or application process, please review our Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) document first. If your question is not addressed
in the FAQ,
please contact the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team at mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu
for additional assistance.
Value of the Scholarship
The scholarship will cover the following:
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- Visa application processing costs
- English language proficiency test voucher, if required
- ASU graduate application fee waiver
- Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
- Full tuition, required books, and student fees
- Medical support
- On-campus housing
- Leadership and signature programming
The deadline for all scholarship
applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Applications submitted
after this deadline will not be considered.
All applicants must first complete this
application. Please do not apply for admission to ASU or to a graduate degree
program unless instructed to do so by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program Team.
Applicants selected to advance in the
scholarship process will be invited to interview and will receive guidance on
the ASU admission process. Those invited to apply for admission will be
provided with an ASU application fee waiver and should not pay any application
fees. Admission to the academic program does not guarantee being
awarded the scholarship.
Before submitting your application, please
carefully review the application guidance, eligibility criteria, and all
information you have entered. Once submitted, your application will be
considered final. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information
provided is complete and accurate at the time of submission.
There are 2 ways to submit your
application:
We encourage applicants to submit completed
online applications. To proceed to the online application, please click NEXT at
the bottom of this page to begin.
OR
If you have limited internet access, view
and download the PDF
version of the form (do not request edit access). To submit, email your
completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of
Recommendation, and Transcripts) in PDF format to mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu. However,
if you can submit online, click NEXT to proceed to the online
application.
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