The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for young African professionals to pursue master’s degrees focused on technology and innovation.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, on-campus graduate programs:
MS Global Technology and Development
MS Information Technology
MCS Computer Science
MS Data Science Analytics & Engineering
MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
MS Clean Energy Systems
MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
Benefits
Full tuition and fees
On-campus housing and books
Visa, airfare, and medical expenses
Leadership development
Academic advising and support
Two-month internship between the first and second years
Requirements
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
Application Documents
A complete application includes:? Application Form (online or PDF application)? Responses to the required essay questions? Resume/CV? One Letter of Recommendation? Unofficial or official Transcript? Optional proof of English language proficiencyAll uploaded documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Method of Application
There are 2 ways to submit your application:
We encourage applicants to submit completed online applications. ORIf 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.
For more Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: September 27, 2026.