Mastercard Foundation/Arizona State University Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026-2027 (Fully-funded) – YOA

Deadline: September 14, 2025

Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation/Arizona State University Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026-2027. The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), will present graduate scholarships to coach 120 younger African professionals on the grasp’s degree for varied packages over 5 years (2025 – 2030).

This is a totally immersive and conventional on-campus 2-12 months grasp’s program with an emphasis on expertise and innovation. Recognizing the fast evolution of the worldwide digital financial system, this program goals to equip African youth with the talents and data essential to guide in areas corresponding to expertise and sustainable innovation.

30 Scholarships can be found for college students admitted for the 2026/2027 educational 12 months, which is able to cowl the total tuition charges, bills for lodging, and complete assist for the two-12 months graduate program. On high of economic assist, Scholars will take part in actions as part of the broader Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU, together with management curriculum, particular person mentorship, and different occasions and programming. While courses are in session, Scholars have the OPPORTUNITY to work part-time in on-campus positions, both with the Baobab Platform crew or within the broader ASU neighborhood. Between the primary and second 12 months, Scholars will probably be supported to take part in a 2-month internship that aligns with their program of study.

Scholarship

The Scholarship will cowl the next:

• Costs incurred for visa application processing
• Costs incurred for English language checks
• Costs incurred for program application 
• Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
• Full tuition, books and charges
• Medical bills
• On campus housing
• Participation in Scholarship programming

Eligibility

• Applicants should qualify academically for admission to the diploma of their selection that features English proficiency.
• Applicants have to be a citizen of an African nation dedicated to moral management and demonstrated engagement of their neighborhood.
• Applicants have to be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or earlier than the application deadline.
• Applicants should display a observe report of management and service of their neighborhood.
• Applicants should display educational excellence and ambitions that exceed one’s monetary assets.
• Applicants should have earned an undergraduate diploma conferred by August 2026.  
• Applicants should not have began or accomplished different graduate or masters levels earlier than August 2026.  
• Applicants should be capable to reside in Phoenix, Arizona in the course of this system.

Application

The deadline for all purposes will probably be 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 14 September. No purposes will probably be accepted previous this deadline. All candidates should first apply for the scholarship.

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For extra data, go to Innovation and Technology Scholarship.