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MasterCard Scholarship at Arizona State University, USA 2026


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Summary:

The MasterCard Scholarship at Arizona is a fully immersive and traditional on-campus 2-year Master’s program with a focus on training EdTech experts for Africa.


While classes are in session, Scholars have the opportunity to work part-time with the Baobab team to gain hands-on experience implementing the strategic objectives of the Baobab Platform.


The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will provide graduate scholarships to train 120 young African professionals at the master’s level for various programs over 5 years (2025 – 2030).


30 Scholarships are available for students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic year, which will cover the full tuition fees, expenses for accommodation, and comprehensive support for the 2-year graduate program.


In addition to financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the broader Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU, including leadership curriculum, individual mentorship, and other events and programming.


Eligibilities:

To be considered for the Arizona State University Mastercard Scholarship 2026 at Arizona, you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice, which includes English proficiency.

  • Applicants must be citizens of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.

  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.

  • Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.

  • Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed their financial resources.

  • Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2025.

  • Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or master’s degrees before August 2025.

  • Applicants must be able to live in Phoenix, Arizona, for the duration of the program.


Benefits:

The Scholarship will cover the following:

  • Costs incurred for visa application processing

  • Costs incurred for English language tests

  • Costs incurred for GRE or other equivalent exams

  • Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona

  • Full tuition, books and fees

  • Housing

  • Participation in Scholarship programming


Deadline:

September 14, 2025


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