The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is dedicated to:
Providing access to high-quality education: Ensuring that talented individuals have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals.
Developing future leaders: Cultivating entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to social responsibility within Scholars.
Fostering career success: Equipping Scholars with the necessary skills, connections, and experiences to thrive in the professional world through internships, mentorship, and career guidance.
Driving positive social change: Empowering Scholars to contribute to their communities through impactful service projects.
As the first Nigerian university to partner with the Mastercard Foundation on this transformative initiative, we are committed to empowering and educating 650 Mastercard Foundation Scholars over the next ten years.
Benefits
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to ensure your academic and professional success, including:
Full tuition coverage
Accommodation and living expenses
Mentorship and leadership development
Internship and career support
Networking opportunities
Courses
Engineering
Mathematics
Sciences
Technology
Requirements
Demonstrate academic excellence
Demonstrate leadership potential
Demonstrate financial need
Are young women interested in STEM programmes
Are internally displaced young people
Are young people with disabilities
Demonstrate commitment to giving back to their community.
Must have passed WAEC/ NECO/ GCE/ NABTEB with 5 credits including English and Mathematics and three other subjects in Arts, Sciences and Social Science in not more than two sittings.
UTME Minimum Score of 220 (The required UTME subjects are English Language and any three of Social Science, Arts or Science subjects)
Selection Process
Step 1: Meet the Academic Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Step 2: Fill Out the Application Interest Form
Interested candidates who DO NOT have their UTME result should complete the Interest Form to indicate their desire to apply and begin the screening process.
Step 3: Write the JAMB UTME
Applicants must sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board – Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB UTME).
A minimum score of 220 is required to proceed to the next stage.
Step 4: Complete the Online Application Form
Eligible candidates who have the CURRENT year UTME results should complete the application form, providing personal, academic, and background information, including documentation.
Step 5: Screening and Shortlisting for Interviews
Applications are reviewed for alignment with eligibility and Scholars Program goals.
Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview, which may be held in-person or virtually, depending on location and circumstance.
Step 6: Admission and Scholarship Award
Successful candidates will be notified of admission into Pan-Atlantic University and a formal scholarship award offer under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Method of Application
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For More Information,
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