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Full MasterCard Undergrad Scholarship at Stanford University for International Students

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MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Scholarship Overview
  • Is a $500 million, 10-year initiative to educate and prepare young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change and make a positive social impact in their communities.
  • The Scholars Program provides young people from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated academic talent and leadership potential with access to quality and relevant education.
  • The Program will serve an estimated 15,000 young people at the secondary and university levels. It has a particular focus on Africa, which is the world’s youngest continent and is experiencing unprecedented growth. Yet, it faces the lowest secondary and university education enrollment rates.
Host School:

  • Study at Stanford
  • is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities, encouraging collaboration, innovation, creative freedom, and diversity.

Field(s) of Study

  • Most undergraduate programs
What does the scholarship cover?
  • Full financial aid – this covers all expenses and more
  • scholarship recipients commit to spending the summer between their junior and senior years working at an internship somewhere in Africa
  • Regardless of citizenship, applicants are reviewed in the context and country where they attend high school. In addition, Stanford is committed to meeting demonstrated financial need for all admitted students (regardless of citizenship) who have requested financial aid during the application process.
How many scholarships are given?
  • 5 Scholarships per Year – offered annually.
Which countries are targeted?
  • mostly Sub-Saharan Africa
Am I Eligible to Apply?

How do I Apply – Next Steps

Closing Date:

  • November 1st

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Comments

  3. Muniru Bah says

    I am a Gambian have just completed senior secondary school am looking for financial assistance to further my education

  4. elija says

    I am Elijah from Ghana I completed senior high school in 2014 and read science.I want to apply for the scholarship program how do I go about it

  5. Nankoma Sandra says

    my name is Nankoma Sandra from Uganda,i would like to be offered a scholarship in my further studies. Am in my second year at the university pursuing a bachelor of science in accounting and finance.

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