United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program. This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world class university education.

The scholarship targets African youth who are either, Young Women, Refugees/ displaced Youth, Persons with Disability and Young Men with the following qualities;

Academic talent

Commitment to giving back to their communities

Leadership potential

ELIGIBILITY:

Be 29 years and below at the time of application.

Meet the minimum university entry grade of a C+ and above or its equivalent as set by the Kenya Commission for University Education. Applicants interested in courses in the school of Pharmacy and Health Sciences must have a mean grade of B- or its equivalent and at least a C+ or B- in the cluster subjects of English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry. International applicants must meet the equivalent.

Must be interested in any of the approved 13 undergraduate degree programs for the Scholars Program at USIU-Africa

BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa will receive holistic support which includes:

Tuition and functional fees;

Laptops, books, and other learning materials;

Reasonable accommodation and meals;

Medical insurance;

Stipend;

Transport to and from home;

Access to leadership training;

Access to entrepreneurial training;

Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship;

Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.