Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2026 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

Overview

Applications at the moment are open for the 2025/2026 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This prestigious scholarship gives younger Africans a totally funded alternative to pursue greater schooling whereas receiving holistic coaching to turn out to be efficient change leaders.

The program gives complete tutorial and profession improvement assist, together with mentorship, moral management seminars, and abilities coaching. Scholars shall be outfitted with the required instruments to attain tutorial success, have interaction with their communities, and transition into significant employment alternatives.

Benefits

• Full monetary assist, overlaying:
  • Tuition charges
  • Fully paid on-campus lodging
  • Learning supplies
  • Transportation allowance
  • Monthly stipend for your complete tutorial yr
• Counseling and profession improvement providers, together with:
  • Industrial mentorship
  • Career steering
  • Professional and enterprise improvement coaching
• Regular group conferences with fellow students to foster private and skilled improvement
• Continued tutorial assist by way of mentoring, digital studying, and tutoring
• Participation in management congresses, neighborhood service tasks, and mentoring initiatives (Go-Back Give-Back program)
• Access to unique internships with trade professionals for hands-on skilled expertise
• Membership within the prestigious Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni Network and Global Scholars Community

Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants should possess a real and legitimate WASSCE, GBCE, ABCE, GCE O ‘Level & A ‘Level, or equal outcomes from an accredited establishment. Results should not be greater than 5 years previous.
2. Applicants should meet KNUST’s admission necessities and acquire admission into a level program.
3. Ghanaian candidates should buy an E-Voucher and full the admission application when the web portal opens. International candidates should choose the choice for worldwide college students.
4. Candidates with awaiting outcomes are not eligible for the scholarship.
5. Applicants should display crucial financial want.
6. Applicants will need to have confirmed data of management and neighborhood engagement.
7. Priority shall be given to:
   • Female candidates
   • Displaced individuals (e.g., licensed refugees, internally displaced individuals)
   • Persons with disabilities
8. Scholars should decide to returning to their communities to contribute positively (Go-Back and Give-Back initiative).
9. Applicants should not be enrolled in any tertiary establishment on the time of application.

Note: Candidates should apply individually for each the scholarship and admission to KNUST.

Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply by downloading the application type.

Download the application type right here:

Submission Address:

The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road, Impact Building
PMB KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897, Ghana

Additional Information

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KNUST MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

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