Applications are now open for the 2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU), a fully funded opportunity for young African professionals to pursue master’s degrees in technology and innovation. This program, running from 2024 to 2030, aims to empower 700 African youth with skills in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
The scholarship covers full tuition, housing, books, visa, airfare, medical expenses, and includes a 2-month internship. Eligible applicants are African citizens aged 18-33 with an undergraduate degree by July 2026, committed to ethical leadership and community engagement. The application deadline is 14 September 2025, and there is no application fee. Check more MS and PhD positions
Key Details
- Application Deadline: 14 September 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Fields of Study: Master’s degrees in Global Technology and Development, Information Technology, User Experience, Computer Science, Data Science, Robotics, Clean Energy Systems, Civil Engineering, Modern Energy Production, and Human Systems Engineering
- Funding: Fully funded (tuition, housing, books, visa, airfare, medical expenses)
- Additional Benefits: Leadership development, mentorship, 2-month internship
- Application Fee: None
- Number of Scholarships: 30 for 2026 cohort
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Available Master’s Programs
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Information Technology
- MS User Experience
- MS Computer Science
- MS Data Science, Analytics & Engineering
- MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
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What’s Included in the Scholarship?
- Full tuition and fees
- On-campus housing and books
- Visa, airfare, and medical expenses
- Leadership development and mentorship opportunities
- A 2-month internship between Year 1 and Year 2
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Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical leadership and community engagement
- Be between 18 and 33 years old by the application deadline (14 September 2025)
- Have earned an undergraduate degree by July 2026
- Have no prior graduate degrees
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How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 cohort are open until Sunday, 14 September 2025, 23:59 GMT. Visit the official ASU Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program website for detailed application instructions and to submit your application.
