2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at KNUST in Ghana | Fully Funded
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana is a partnership between KNUST and the Mastercard Foundation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The program aims to train a total of 2,250 scholars over an aggregated 15-year period: 750 scholars in Phase I (2014-2019) and 1,500 scholars in Phase II (2019-2029). These scholars are expected to contribute significantly to societal change and the transformation of Africa.
Scholarship Summary:
Host: Mastercard Foundation |
Study Abroad: Study in Africa
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Monthly Stipend | Mentorship
No IELTS Required
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) provides access to quality education for academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in deprived communities of Ghana and Africa. It empowers them to give back to their communities.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at KNUST:
•All applicants and prospective candidates must possess genuine and valid WASSCE, GBCE, ABCE, GCE O Level and A Level, or their equivalent results from accredited/recognized institutions. The applicant’s results must not be more than five years old, and no candidate awaiting results will be processed for the scholarship.
•Candidates must also meet KNUST’s admission requirements and demonstrate Critical Economic Needs. Additionally, they should have proven records of leadership and community engagement. Priority will be given to females, displaced persons (certified refugees, internally displaced persons, and the like), and persons living with disabilities.
•Applicants must be prepared to go back and give back to their community, and they must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.
Scholarship Benefits:
Benefits of the 2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at KNUST include:
•Comprehensive financial support covering full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation, and a monthly stipend.
•Counseling support services.
•Career development services, including industrial mentorship, career guidance, professional development, enterprise development, among others.
•Regular group meetings with other scholars focusing on personal and professional development opportunities, along with activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
•Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, and tutoring.
•Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services, and mentoring (Go-back Give-Back).
•Uniquely sourced internships with industry for professional development.
•The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.
Required Documents:
1. To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
2. Application form
3. The printout of your application for admission at KNUST (if available).
4. Original Certificates for Senior High School results (such as WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results).
Application Method:
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the instructions and click the link below to proceed to the application page.
1. Download a copy of the application form.
2. Submit the application form through EMS or any other courier email to:
The Program Manager, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST, located at No. 1 Africa Hall Road, Impact Building, PMB, UPO KNUST, Kumasi AK 315 4897, Ghana.
