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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University is fully funded. It covers your full tuition, on-campus housing, books, health insurance, your flight to the United States, visa costs, and living support while you study for a two-year master’s degree in a technology or engineering field. And it is open to young Africans who have finished, or are about to finish, a bachelor’s degree.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States (Tempe, Arizona) |
| Provider | Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation |
| Study level | Master’s (two years, on campus) |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Who can apply | Young African citizens with a completed bachelor’s degree |
| Fee | None. The application fee is waived. |
| Deadline | 27 September 2026, 23:59 GMT |
What is the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU?
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program brings talented young Africans to study at strong universities and then go back to lead and build at home. Arizona State University runs one arm of it, and this one focuses on innovation and technology.
This round is for master’s study in technology and engineering. So you come to the ASU campus in Tempe, Arizona, study full time for about two years, and do a two-month internship as part of the programme. You also join a wider network of scholars, and you get leadership training alongside your degree.
Still, it is a full degree scholarship, not a short course or a summer school. So you need to be ready to move to the United States and study on campus.
What you get
- Full tuition for your master’s degree.
- On-campus housing, plus books, fees, and student support.
- Your flight to the United States and visa costs.
- Health insurance for the length of the programme.
- A two-month internship, leadership training, and academic support.
The application fee is waived, so applying costs you nothing. That matters, because too many good students skip real scholarships thinking there is a hidden charge. There isn’t one here.
Which subjects can you study?
The programme offers a set of master’s degrees in technology and engineering, such as data science, computer science, and robotics, among others. So pick the one that fits the work you actually want to do back home, and not just the one that sounds impressive. And check the full list of eligible programmes on the official page before you choose.
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of an African country.
- You have finished a bachelor’s degree, or you will finish before the programme starts.
- You are ready to study full time, on campus, in the United States.
- You meet ASU’s English-language requirement.
The programme also encourages women, refugees and displaced people, and people with disabilities to apply. If that is you, this is being said to you directly: apply.
Is there an age limit?
The programme is aimed at young professionals, and past rounds have set an age range. You will find the exact age limit for this round on the official application page, so check it there before you start. And do not rule yourself out on a guess. Read the real rule first.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
You need to meet ASU’s English-language requirement, which usually means an accepted English test unless you qualify for a waiver. Look at the exact English rules on the official page. If you do not have a score yet, you can often start the application while you book the test, so do not let a missing score stop you today.
Can I apply with an average CGPA?
Strong grades help, and past rounds have asked for a solid academic record. But your story matters too: what you have built, the problem you want to solve, and why technology is your path. Confirm the exact grade requirement on the official page, then put your whole self into the application rather than talking yourself out of it early.
What you need to apply
- Your degree transcripts and certificate, or proof you will finish in time.
- Proof of your African citizenship.
- English-language test results, if required.
- Your CV and any essays or short answers the form asks for.
- References, if the application requests them.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page at ASU and read the full rules for this round.
- Pick the master’s programme that matches your goals from the eligible list.
- Get your transcripts, citizenship proof, and English results ready as clear PDFs.
- Fill in the online application through the official page and answer every question honestly.
- Submit before the deadline. Do not leave it to the final hour, in case the site is busy.
How they choose
The programme looks for strong students who also show leadership and a real plan to give back in Africa. So they read your grades, your essays, and your record beyond class. Then say clearly, in your own words, what you want to build and why you. That is what moves an application from good to chosen.
Deadline
Applications close on 27 September 2026, at 23:59 GMT.
That is tight, so treat it as urgent. If you want this, start today: begin the application, and get your transcripts and English results in order now, because documents are what slow most people down. If you miss it this round, we post fully funded master’s scholarships every week, so keep checking the site for the next one.
Studying tech in the US on this scholarship and not sure which degree to pick? Tell us your field in the comments and we will help you think it through.
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