ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Be a resident and a graduating high school student of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa;

Demonstrate financial need correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of your country;

Have very strong academic results within your school system;

Have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement;

Maintain a strong desire to return to Africa to assist and work towards enhanced regional socioeconomic development;

Be graduating from a recognized secondary school, or have completed the necessary academic requirements; and

Fulfill the necessary English requirements (dependent on country);

Application Documents:

Fill out the Online Application Form 

Three recommendation letters: Upload to the platform 3 recommendation letters from non-family members, using the provided PDF format. You can download the format by entering the platform.

Transcripts from the last 3 years of high school: Upload your high school transcripts from your last three completed years of high school (just high school; no transcripts from university or college).

High school diploma: Upload your high school diploma or certification of completion of studies

Supporting documents: Upload any other supporting documents: certificates of foreign language, special achievements, awards, completion of courses or training, etc.

Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation on admissions.earth.ac.cr to apply

BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Earth University 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.