Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) 2023-2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, Ghana

Application is now open for the 2023 intake of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (MCFSP at KNUST). Interested and eligible candidates from across Africa are invited to apply.

MCFSP at KNUST provides comprehensive scholarships for access to quality university education to QUALIFIED academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life.... read more... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship

Application Deadline	31 Jul 2023
Country to study	Ghana
School to study	Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	MasterCard Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and a full-year monthly stipend).
• Counselling Support Services
• Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, amongst others)
• Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
• Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, and tutoring.
• Plus numerous other benefits (see official site)

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation KNUST Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions;

• At the time of application, all prospective candidates must have in their possession, a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O ‘Level & A ‘Level or their equivalent results from an accredited/recognized institutions. Applicant’s results must not be more than five years old. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be processed for the scholarship.
• The candidates must further meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements. The scholarship is awarded contingent on the premise that the applicant is successfully admitted into a program at KNUST.
• The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
• The Applicant must have proven records of leadership and community engagement(s)

Application Deadline

July 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on to apply

• Eligible candidates for the scholarship should proceed to download the application form for free.
• Submit the completed application forms THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to;

The Program Manager

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST

Africa Hall Road, Impact Building

PMB KNUST,

Kumasi, Ghana.

• International applicants will be required to submit alongside the application form, tother documents to include: printout of application for admission at KNUST, High School results (e.g WASSCE, GBCE, GCE, etc).

For more details visit: Mastercard Foundation website.