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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University
Innovation and Technology Scholarship
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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.
Do I qualify Probably not open to students in Gaza
Do I qualify
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- citizenship African-country citizenship
- admission Admission to a select master's degree program for the 2027–2028 academic year
- degree Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution by August 2027
- degree Minimum equivalent GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- language Meet ASU's English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission
- age 18–33 on or before the application deadline
- Record of leadership and service, and commitment to positive change in the applicant's community
- Not open to: degree Previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master's degree program
+2 more requirements
- Not open to: degree Enrolled in or beginning another graduate or master's degree program while applying
- Able to relocate to and reside on ASU's Tempe campus for the program duration
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- Women applicants
- refugee status Refugees
- displacement Displaced persons
- People with disabilities
Not open to: previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree program; enrolled in, or begin, another graduate or master’s degree program while applying for this scholarship
- Who is eligible
- African-country citizenship
- Level of study
- Master's
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Full tuition and fees; On-campus housing and books; Visa, airfare, and medical expenses; Two-month internship between the first and second years; Full tuition; fees; On-campus housing; books
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe campus
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified · Fee waiver available
- Application fee
- Fee waiver available
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Submit the scholarship application using the Apply Now web application. Required
- Deadline
- 27 September 2026
- Deadline timezone
- GMT
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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