The 2015-16 application was the final round of applications for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University and we are unable to confirm other scholarships that may be available for the 2016-17 academic year at this time. Please visit http://www.mastercardfdn.org for a list of other Scholars Program partner institutions where you may wish to consider applying for scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Overview
- The ASU Foundation for a New American University and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU for the 2013-2014 academic year. This prestigious scholarship recognizes severely disadvantaged international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.
Host School
- Study at Arizona State University (commonly referred to as ASU or Arizona State)
- is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the U.S. state of Arizona.
- ASU is the largest public university in the United States by enrollment.
- ASU awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, and is broadly organized into 16 colleges and schools spread across four campuses.
Field(s) of Study
- Any Undergrad Major
What does the scholarship cover?
The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained within eight semesters, or four academic years.
The scholarship includes
- travel,
- tuition,
- housing,
- food,
- living expenses,
- internship experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, and
- cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior retreat.
- Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer school courses.
How many scholarships are given?
- Not Stated
Which countries are targeted?
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Donor Preferences:
- Severely disadvantaged international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities
Am I Eligible to Apply?
Scholarship criteria
- first-time freshman seeking a bachelor’s degree
- citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- currently living in Sub-Saharan Africa
Selection criteria
- academic achievement and potential
- demonstration of service and leadership in school or community
- motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation and give back
- verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- The application for the this academic year is now open.
- Please visit: https://scholarships.asu.edu/scholarship/1728 for instructions on the application process or to start an application.
- Only accepted ASU students will be reviewed for this program.
- Students must submit the online ASU admissions application to access the online application for the program at ASU.
Closing Date:
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Undergrad application to ASU and Scholarship – December 1st
How do I get more information?
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Email – mcfscholarship@asu.edu
- Website – https://international.asu.edu/MCFScholarsProgram
- Free Undergrad Scholarships – http://www.freeundergraduatescholarships.info/
- Study in Norway – http://internationalscholarships.ca/norway/
- Best Undergrad Scholarships – http://internationalscholarships.ca/category/level-of-study/undergraduate/
Ahmedin says
First of all i would like to say thanks to master card foundation.am eager to participate in your scholarship offer.please help me. Ahmedin From ethiopia
oteka erick columbus says
Hello i am oteka erick a university student from the new nation of south sudan.
I was admitted on government scholarship in one of the universities of south sudan;
but being in the youngest nation as such ha got so many challenges affecting my education
in this country as mentioned below:
1)Lack of lecturers to give lecture.
2)In adequate accommodation for students
3)Tribal conflict among the students them self and within the surrounding community.
4)In adequate government support for students in terms of feeding,stocking of library,security
for students.etc
All these has led to poor education system in south sudan especially in higher education.
Since i joined the university,we studied in first year only in 2010 but due to the problems mentioned above ,
the university was closed down up to date and we see our future dark in this situation,but i wish you could admit me here or connect me to
a willing sponsor to support my education.
Thanks.
NB;I have not attach my document here but i can do so when there is need.(otekaerick@yahoo.com)
OGBUAGU NWADIOGOR MESSIAH says
Thank you very much mastercard foundation this is a Golden opportunity I must grab for my community and my self I really want to participate please clearify me on TOEFL what’s it all about. Thanks
Ezugwu emeka kenneth says
I will like to use this opportunity to thank you people for this wonderful help. May the Good lord keep on pouring his infinite marcy on u people. Ones again thanks to ASU
tilahun says
am still eager to participate on your scholarship event,but the TOEFL exam is prohibited me from participation.because it is not easy to take TOEFL exam in my country ETHIOPIA.