Apply! MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at Michigan State University

The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with Michigan State University USA to provide full tuition scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The university will receive $45 million in funding from the foundation to support 185 scholars throughout the nine-year program, which includes 100 four-year undergraduates and 85 master’s degree students. MSU will host the most scholars among the six U.S. partner institutions.

Deadline
1st February 2018

Field of Study
Courses offered at the university

Programme
Masters taught

Eligibility
The program is open to residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries. Students must be first-time applicants to MSU. Transfer students are not eligible for the program.
Undergraduate Students
-Strong academic performance to date in secondary school suggesting continued academic success as an undergraduate student.
-An interest in and capacity for give-back, evidenced by commitment and engagement outside the classroom in the school and/or community.
-Manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
-Ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
-Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
-Commitment to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.
Graduate Students
-Prior completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Africa with academic achievements suggesting continued academic success as graduate student.
-Strong commitment to a professional path in line with the area of study that can positively impact Africa.
-campus, in professional pursuits and/or community.
-Manifest ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Network.
-Ability to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas and represent one’s home country in this role.
-Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin
-Commitment to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa.

Value
Full financial, academic, social and post-graduation support. The Scholars Program will ensure that young people are equipped with the skills and competencies needed to spur economic growth and social development in their respective countries of origin.

Application
-It is important to go through instructions for application on the Scholarship Webpage before applying.
-This application is for GRADUATE applicants only.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details