For academically talented but economically disadvantaged Africans.
Partner universities: McGill, University of Michigan, Arizona State, American University of Beirut, African universities. Tuition, accommodation, books, laptop, stipend, travel. First-generation students prioritized.
African citizen, demonstrated financial need, strong academics
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. African citizen, demonstrated financial need, strong academics
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides: Full tuition + living + books + laptop. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Varies by partner. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://mastercardfdn.org/en/articles/becoming-a-mastercard-foundation-scholar/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a for africans opportunity for Bachelors / Masters candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.