FAMReports Opportunity Desk | September 2026
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and Arizona State University are offering 30 fully funded master’s scholarships for African students for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 fully funded graduate study opportunities to eligible African students admitted for the 2027 to 2028 academic year.
The opportunity supports a traditional, in-person, two-year master’s degree programme at Arizona State University’s Tempe campus in Arizona, United States. Successful scholars will receive comprehensive financial and academic support, including leadership development, mentorship, community engagement and professional development programmes.
Available Master’s Degree Programmes
The scholarships are available for full-time, on-campus study in the following programmes:
1. MS Global Technology and Development
2. MS Information Technology
3. MS Human Systems Engineering: Intelligent Systems
4. MCS Computer Science
5. MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering: Computing and Decision Analytics
6. MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
7. MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
8. MS Clean Energy Systems
9. MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
– Have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution. Higher education diplomas, certificates and other non-degree credentials do not qualify as a bachelor’s degree.
– Have a strong academic record equivalent to at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
– Meet Arizona State University’s English-language proficiency requirements for graduate admission.
– Be a citizen of an African country.
– Be between 18 and 33 years old on or before the application deadline.
– Demonstrate leadership, service and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
– Have never previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree programme.
– Not be enrolled in or begin another graduate or master’s degree programme while applying for the scholarship.
– Be willing and able to relocate to and reside on ASU’s campus in Tempe, Arizona, for the duration of the programme.
What the Scholarship Covers
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive support, including:
– Visa application processing costs
– English-language proficiency test voucher, where required
– ASU graduate application fee waiver
– Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
– Full tuition
– Required books and student fees
– Medical support
– On-campus housing
– Leadership and signature programming
In addition to financial support, scholars will participate in mentorship, leadership development, community engagement, professional development and other enrichment activities designed to help them apply their knowledge and leadership to social and economic development in their communities and beyond.
Application Deadline
Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
How to Apply
All applicants must first complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship application.
Important: Applicants should not apply directly to Arizona State University or a graduate degree programme unless instructed to do so by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Team.
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Applicants who advance in the scholarship selection process will be invited to an interview and guided through the ASU admission process. Those invited to apply for admission will receive an ASU application fee waiver and should not pay an application fee.
Admission to an ASU academic programme does not automatically guarantee a Mastercard Foundation scholarship.
Applicants should carefully review the application guidance, eligibility requirements and information provided before submitting their applications. Once submitted, an application is considered final, and applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is complete and accurate.
Application Methods
Online Application
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online through the official application system. Applicants should proceed by selecting NEXT at the bottom of the application page.
Email Application
Applicants with limited internet access may download the PDF application form and complete it without requesting edit access.
Completed applications and required attachments should be submitted in PDF format to:
“mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu” (mailto:mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu)
Required attachments include:
– CV or résumé
– Letter of recommendation
– Academic transcripts
Applicants with reliable internet access are encouraged to use the online application system.
Questions and Further Information
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Frequently Asked Questions document before contacting the programme team.
For questions not addressed in the FAQ, applicants may contact the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team at:
“mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu” (mailto:mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu)
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