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Mastercard Foundation and its partner universities

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Scholarships at partner universities for talented young people, primarily from Africa, whose ambitions exceed their means Source 1.

Official page

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At a glance

Deadline
Deadline varies
Study in
Several countries
Level
Bachelor’s, Master’s
Fields
Not stated: see the official page
Language
See the official page
Open to
Listed countries only

Who can apply

Primarily young Africans who are academically strong, committed to others, and whose academic ambitions exceed their financial resources Source 1. Age limits: 29 or under for a bachelor’s and 35 or under for a master’s Source 1. Refugees and displaced young people are encouraged to apply Source 1.

The official page lists:

  • Egypt
  • Sudan
  • Libya
  • Tunisia
  • Algeria
  • Morocco

What it covers

Each partner university awards the scholarship; the Foundation adds leadership training, psychosocial support and career development, and refunds the admission fee if you are selected Source 1.

How to apply

Apply directly to the partner university you want to attend, not to the Foundation; each partner has its own deadlines and fees Source 1.

Documents the official page asks for

The official page does not list the documents: read the call. “Add to my applications” starts with our usual scholarship checklist, which you can change.

Deadlines by cycle

  1. Cycle: 2027/28 Deadline varies

    Each partner university sets its own deadline Source 1.

Sources

Every fact on this page carries the number of its source. All are official pages, read on the date above.

  1. Source 1: Mastercard Foundation: becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar mastercardfdn.org

HumanProse is not affiliated with any scholarship provider, government or university on this list. Calls change: confirm every detail on the official page before you apply. Applying for these scholarships is free; never pay anyone who promises you one.