MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program 2025 at Ashesi University

Ashesi University and the Mastercard Foundation have been engaged in partnership since the launch of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme in 2012. Ashesi was among the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s nine pioneering partners. Hundreds of Mastercard Foundation Scholars have enrolled at Ashesi University since the programme started. 

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Requirements for MasterCard Foundation Scholarship 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 Foundation Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program

• Full tuition scholarship
• Comprehensive support for academic, personal, and leadership development
• Networking opportunities with a pan-African network of like-minded peers and professionals

Ashesi Scholars also benefit from:

• Participation in an accelerated master’s programme in partnership with Arizona State University
• Access to Ashesi and Mastercard Foundation’s alumni networks, spanning over 40 countries
• Lifelong opportunities for learning, collaboration, and impact

Requirements for MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification

• Must be a citizen of an African country
• Have an excellent academic record
• Demonstrate financial need
• Exhibit leadership potential and a commitment to community service

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Ashesi University webpage