Mastercard Arizona State University 2021 Scholars Program for African Students (US)

In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University will provide graduate scholarships to train 25 Mastercard Foundation alumni at the Master’s level for various programs over the next 5 years (2021 – 2025)

This scholarship program is situated within EdPlus, a central enterprise unit for ASU, focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. 

This 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 will work part-time with the Baobab team to gain hands-on experience implementing the strategic objectives of the Baobab Platform. The Baobab Platform consists of the implementation of an online learning community that serves over 8,000 users and is expanding to support 100,000 young Africans globally over the next five years. Between the first and second year, Scholars will be supported to participate in a 2-month Africa-based internship that aligns with their program of study.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program
• Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program Courses
• Requirements for Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program 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 Arizona State University Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program

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

Awards are tenable for the duration of the graduate program of study, and at the end of the award, candidates will be expected to return to Africa. 

Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program Courses

• Computer Science
• Digital Culture
• Graphic Information Technology
• Information Technology
• Learning Sciences
• Software Engineering
• User Experience

Requirements for Mastercard Arizona State University Scholars Program Qualification

• Applicants must want to apply for one of our eligible programs listed above.
• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice, that includes a high level of English proficiency.
• Applicants must be a citizen of an African country.
• Applicants must be an alumnus of a Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program before July 2021 (*Please refer to the application question: “Please select the institution where you graduated as an Mastercard Foundation Scholar” for the full list of eligible Scholars Program institutions).
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 on or before the application deadline.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
• Applicants must not have studied or intend to take up other graduate study before August 2021.  
• Applicants must be able to live in Phoenix, Arizona for the duration of the program.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

There are 2 ways to submit your application:

1. To submit an online application, click NEXT. 
2. If you have limited internet access, you can complete and submit a downloadable version of the application to [email protected]. To access the downloadable form click HERE.

For more details, visit the scholarship website