The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program in USA, 2015-2016

Submission Deadline: The application deadline is December 1st, 2014.

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for Masters Students from Sub-Saharan Africa at Arizona State University in USA, 2015-2016

Brief Description: 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. The students of Sub-Saharan African country can apply for these scholarships.

Award Includes: In addition to financial support, students are provided with a comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure each student’s academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities that will further social and economic change in Africa.

Study Program: Scholarships are available for pursuing bachelor degree level at Arizona State University in USA.

Study Major: Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Arizona State University in USA.

Host Organization: Arizona State University Foundation and MasterCard Foundation

Eligibility: 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.

Number of Awards: Not Known

National/International Students: The students of Sub-Saharan African country can apply for these scholarships.

Governing Body: Arizona State University Foundation and Master Card Foundation

Application Procedure: The application for the 2015-16 academic year will open on August 1st, 2014. Please check back at that time for details on the application process. Online scholarship application must be submitted by December 1, 2014. Scans of certified copies of transcripts and national exam results for last three years of secondary school must be emailed by December 1, 2014.

 

For more details visit the official site.