Mastercard Foundation · Institutions partenaires (universités et ONG)
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, master
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Funding
- Partial funding
- Level
- Master’s
This scholarship supports master's study at Mastercard Foundation partner institutions, mainly in Africa, with partners also in North and Central America, Europe, and the Middle East. It is aimed chiefly at young African leaders, and applications go through the partner university or NGO on its own schedule. Support covers tuition, accommodation, academic materials, mentoring, counselling, leadership development, and a return air ticket to the scholar's country of origin if needed, with application fees reimbursed when a partner requires them and the candidate is selected.
Verified on 25 October 2026
This scholarship program for young African leaders funds master's studies at international partner institutions: support includes tuition, accommodation, academic materials, mentoring, and travel, with applications open on a rolling basis. Applications are open on a rolling basis.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Dates et délais
“Each partner institution offers different programs and has their own timelines for admission, fees, and application guidelines.”
Niveaux financés
“The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships at the secondary, undergraduate, and master’s levels. However, scholarships are not currently available to PhD candidates.”
Candidature via institution partenaire
“The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is managed through our partner universities and non-governmental organizations. The application process and decision-making are managed by our partners.”
To be confirmed
Tests requis selon partenaire
“North American universities require TOEFL and/or SAT scores as part of the application process for international candidates.”
Assets
Qualités recherchées
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
Watch points
Fraude / groupes non officiels
“The Mastercard Foundation is aware of Facebook posts advertising recruitment for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program and requesting an application fee. These groups are not associated with the Mastercard Foundation.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The real trap here is to assume there is a single central application window. The foundation does not make the final decision directly: the partner handles the timeline, the rules, and the selection, so the strength of the dossier depends first on choosing the right partner. For a master's in North America, plan ahead for the TOEFL or SAT if the institution requires it, because that can become the main delay in the application. The right move is to choose a partner, check its admissions page, and apply there with the required documents and tests, following its own timeline.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
Deadline: RollingOpen on a rolling basis
Chaque institution partenaire fixe son propre calendrier et sa propre date limite de candidature
What is actually funded
- Tuition« Financial support includes, but is not limited to, tuition fees, accommodation, books and other academic materials, mentoring, counselling, leadership development, and a return air ticket to a Mastercard Foundation Scholar’s country of origin, if necessary. »
- AccommodationHébergement cité explicitement parmi les soutiens financiers et psychosociaux
- MatérielFournitures académiques citées parmi les soutiens
- Mentoring / Counselling / Leadership developmentSoutien psychosocial et académique, mentorat et développement du leadership
- Return air ticketBillet aller-retour vers le pays d'origine, si nécessaire
- Application fee reimbursementLes frais de candidature exigés par certains partenaires seront remboursés si le candidat est sélectionné
Also covered: Travel
Countries covered
Applications are mainly for young African leaders who apply through a partner institution in the program. The program particularly highlights young women, young people from underrepresented backgrounds, people with disabilities, refugees and displaced people, and Indigenous youth in Canada. These priorities shape selection without closing the door to other profiles.
Application pathway
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Prepare the documents
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Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
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Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Identity document or passport
- Degrees, transcripts and academic records
- CV or academic and professional background
- Motivation statement, project or written responses
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What we verified
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Le programme ne finance pas les doctorats
Method: Mention explicite sur la page principale du programme et dans le Handbook · 25 October 2026
Le soutien financier inclut frais de scolarité, logement, livres et billet aller-retour
Method: Énoncé détaillé dans le Handbook et la page programme · 25 October 2026
Les candidatures et décisions sont gérées par chaque institution partenaire
Method: Phrase explicite sur la page « Where to apply » et dans le Handbook · 25 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (mastercardfdn.org)Primary source
- Page de candidature (mastercardfdn.org)Application page
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These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.