Deadline: December 15th, 2023 | MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2024 At Carnegie Mellon University Africa
| Title; | MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2024 At Carnegie Mellon University Africa |
| Organisation; | MasterCard Foundation |
| Fund/Grant; | Scholarships for Africans |
| Deadline; | December 15th 2023 |
| Eligible countries: | All African States |
CMU-Africa launched the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme in 2016. The programme offers students who have more potential and promise than they do financial resources considerable financial, social, and academic support. The programme is focused on creating transformative leaders and encouraging them to be active community members with the belief that education is a catalyst for social and economic change.
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The Mastercard Foundation and CMU-Africa have teamed up to support students whose promise and aptitude outweigh their financial capabilities. Graduate students get their Master of Science degrees in engineering artificial intelligence, electrical and computer engineering, or information technology. The Scholars continue to make a difference in their communities once the programme is over and help bring about significant change across the continent.
Criteria
Students have shown the following qualities despite facing social and economic obstacles:
- Academic talent: Students who excel in school cherish education and are driven to finish their degrees.
- Giving back dedication: Students have shown a dedication to enhancing their communities.
- Leadership potential: Scholars will serve as mentors, change agents, and role models.
Benefits
The agenda is focused on:
- Support on all fronts: The scholarship includes assistance with application preparation, orientation, tuition and fees, health insurance, travel and subsistence costs, project and entrepreneurship support, as well as tuition and related costs. Additionally, scholars have access to a variety of services that promote their success both personally and academically.
- Career preparation: Students gain from activities that are specifically designed to get them ready for the workplace. In order to prepare them to pursue their goals after graduation, they engage in professional development activities during their studies, such as, but not limited to, internship and career fairs, networking opportunities with business leaders, and one-on-one career coaching.
- Leadership development: Through involvement in student organisations, volunteer work, and a range of initiatives that prepare students to be change-makers, scholars hone their leadership abilities. The Scholars participate in a variety of leadership development activities designed specifically for them during their time at CMU-Africa to ensure they are proficient in modern leadership techniques that will enable them to lead admirably.
- Giving back: Scholars participate in and lead community service projects, as well as plan and carry out projects that improve the lives of others, in order to embody the give-back philosophy of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme. They work together to advance their give-back agenda with the CMU-Africa community.
Application
- Two actions must be taken to apply to CMU-Africa:
- submit a job application online
Take and pass proficiency tests
Important prerequisite - We will not accept GRE scores for this admissions cycle because to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic.
- Important Dates: Important dates for understanding the admissions determination process and applying to CMU-Africa
- Applications for all programmes open on October 1. Start the MSIT, MSECE, or MSEAI application process.
- Early admission date is December 15. For CMU-Africa to pay for your competency test fees, your application must be submitted by the early admission deadline of December 15th. Find out more about test costs
- The final application deadline is January 15. After the early admissions deadline, applications will only be taken into consideration if they are accompanied by genuine DET, IELTS, or TOEFL scores.
- Applications are examined from January to April. All application components are evaluated following the final application deadline.
- Applicants are informed of their admissions status in April or May. The admissions team will email you updates on the progress of your application at each level. Through your application portal, you may also check the status of your application.
- For accepted students, the New Student Foundation Programme is held in July and August. This programme aids freshmen in making a smooth transition to CMU-Africa.
- For accepted students, the semester starts in September. The academic calendar is used by departments, faculty, staff, students, and external organisations as a planning tool and information source at Carnegie Mellon University. The calendar lists registration dates, class start dates, deadlines for adding or dropping students, exam dates, and more. View the academic schedule for CMU-Africa.
For more information, visit the 2024 Carnegie Mellon University Africa Mastercard Scholarships program’s official website.
