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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY AFRICA 

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Application Deadline: 15 December, 2026

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa supports highly talented, service-oriented young people who face the highest social and economic barriers to opportunity. The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. Upon completion of the program, Mastercard Foundation Scholars go on to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Mastercard Foundation Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes: 

Academic talent: Mastercard Foundation Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education. 

Commitment to giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities. 

Potential to lead: Mastercard Foundation Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers. 

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa. 

For more information, please contact Olga Gikundiro Buki

BENEFIT:

In addition to full tuition coverage, CMU-Africa provides a range of tailored resources to ensure Mastercard Foundation Scholars thrive during their studies and transition successfully into meaningful careers or advanced academic opportunities.

Holistic support: The scholarship covers application preparation support, orientation, tuition and fees, health insurance, travel and basic living expenses, and project and entrepreneurship support. Mastercard Foundation Scholars also have access to a range of resources that support their well-being and academic success.

Career preparation: Mastercard Foundation Scholars benefit from tailored activities to prepare them for the workplace. Throughout their studies, they participate in professional development activities, including, but not limited to, internships and career fairs, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and one-on-one career coaching that prepares them to pursue their goals upon graduation.

Leadership development: Mastercard Foundation Scholars develop leadership skills through participation in student clubs, community service, and a variety of programs that equip students to become change-makers. During their time at CMU-Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars take a series of leadership training sessions tailored to their needs to ensure they are equipped with cutting-edge leadership skills that will enable them to lead with distinction.

Giving back: Mastercard Foundation Scholars live out the give-back ethos of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by leading and participating in community service activities and developing and implementing projects that make a difference in the lives of others. They collaborate with the members of the CMU-Africa community to push their give-back agenda.

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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT UGHE

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Application Opens: 14 December, 2026

LOCATION: Rwanda

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the Mastercard Foundation have a partnership for 10 years under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This partnership aims to provide 500 young African scholars with a fully funded opportunity to pursue master’s degree programs.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE provides African students with the opportunity to pursue graduate studies at the university. These scholarships cover school fees, including tuition, housing, and meals, and a monthly allowance for living expenses. 

Young Africans, particularly: 

Young women 

Refugees and displaced young people 

Persons with disabilities  

Under or at 35 years of age at the time of admission and have completed an undergraduate degree. 

Being a citizen of an African country:  This includes Africans, young women, persons with disabilities, and young people who have been forcibly displaced or have refugee status on the African continent. Those with dual citizenship, asylum seeker, refugee, or permanent resident status in a country outside of the African continent are not eligible. 

Having academic talent: All prospective scholars must be admitted to a UGHE to pursue an MGHD or MHPE master’s program to be considered for the scholarship. An important criterion for admission to the university is demonstrated academic excellence. 

Demonstrating leadership potential: The program seeks those committed to developing the skills and mindsets associated with transformative leadership, i.e., that which engages others in an ethical manner to generate positive and lasting change.

Experienced significant barriers to accessing higher education: This scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who might have faced barriers to quality higher education, including social, financial, personal, practical, or health-related ones.

UGHE seeks well-rounded students dedicated to the principle of equity. Demonstrated commitment to community service and health equity through active involvement beyond the classroom.  

Send questions on eligibility to admissions@ughe.org and mfsp@ughe.org  

Apply to be a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at the University of Global Health Equity. 

Both MGHD and MHPE programs have specific requirements and deadlines. Applicants should carefully review these. The following portals provide detailed information on the admission process.   

Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. Applications will open on 14 December, 2026. Click here to learn more and apply.

Health Professions Education Program . Applications Are Now Open. Click here to learn more and apply. 

BENEFIT:

This full-cost scholarship is available to master’s students, covering tuition fees and living expenses. The scholarship also provides logistics support, including an economy return flight and fees, monthly allowance, and access to an Entrepreneurial Fund.

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