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Probably not open to students in Gaza: US visas, including student visas, have been suspended for Palestinian Authority passport holders since 1 January 2026.
Mastercard Foundation (in partnership with Arizona State University)
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University: Innovation and Technology Scholarship (2027–2028)
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Offers 30 graduate-study opportunities for young African professionals to pursue technology- and innovation-focused master's degrees, with the expectation that participants contribute to their communities.
Do I qualify Probably not open to students in Gaza
Do I qualify
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- citizenship Citizens of an African country
- degree Earned a bachelor's degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution
- degree Minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- language Meet ASU's English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission
- age Age 18 to 33 on or before the application deadline
- Demonstrate leadership, service, and commitment to creating positive change in their communities
- Not open to: degree Applicants who have previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master's degree program
- Not open to: degree Applicants enrolled in or beginning another graduate or master's degree program while applying
+1 more requirements
- Able to relocate to and reside on ASU's campus in Tempe for the program duration
Preferences and flexible criteria (4)
- Women
- 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
- Citizens of an African country
- Level of study
- Master's
- Fields of study
- Computer science and IT, Engineering
What's covered Fully funded
- Funding type
- Fully funded
- Funding details
- Full tuition and fees; On-campus housing; On-campus housing and books; Visa, airfare, and medical expenses; Full tuition; fees; 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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How to apply
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- Submit the scholarship application using the Apply Now web form. Required
- Deadline
- 27 September 2026
- Deadline timezone
- GMT
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- The scholarship includes a two-month internship between the first and second years. Participants are expected to use their skills and education to contribute to their communities.
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