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Probably not open to students in Gaza: Requires citizenship of a country in Africa.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University
Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship
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Offers 30 master’s study opportunities at Arizona State University for young African professionals in technology and innovation fields for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Do I qualify Probably not open to students in Gaza
Do I qualify
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- citizenship Africa
- age 18, 33
- degree undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognized institution, degree conferred before July 2027
- Not open to: degree applicants who have completed a master's degree, applicants who have started a master's degree program at ano…
- academic talent, commitment to excellence
- significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education
- career stage potential for transformative and ethical leadership
- commitment to serving communities and contributing to positive change
+1 more requirements
- language ASU English proficiency requirements for graduate admission
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- women
- refugee status refugees
- displacement displaced persons
- people with disabilities
Not open to: already completed a master’s degree; started a master’s degree program at another institution
- Who is eligible
- Africa
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Development studies
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Duration
- 1-2 years
- Host institution
- Arizona State University (ASU)
We have not confirmed the detail of what this award covers — the official page has it.
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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How to apply
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- Apply for the scholarship before applying to ASU. Complete and submit the online scholarship application through the portal (the preferred method). Submit only one application; do not submit both online and by PDF. Upload documents as PDFs and include your name in each file name. The portal is marked “Closed.” Required
- Conditional alternative if internet access is limited: download and complete the PDF application, then email it with the required attachments. Do not also submit an online application. Optional
- If selected for an interview, follow the program’s guidance to apply for admission to ASU. Application fee waivers are provided to applicants who advance to the interview stage; do not pay an application fee before receiving a waiver, as the program does not reimburse it. Optional
- Deadline
- Closed
- Deadline timezone
- GMT
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
Details to confirm
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Previous rounds 1
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- Closed 27 September 2026
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