The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), is offering the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aimed at empowering young African leaders through advanced education in technology and innovation. This initiative seeks to equip scholars with the skills necessary to drive sustainable development across the African continent.
Program Overview
From 2025 to 2030, the partnership will provide 160 graduate scholarships. For the fall 2025 intake, 40 scholarships are available for the following online graduate programs at ASU:
- College of Global Futures
- MS in Global Technology and Development
- W.P. Carey School of Business
- MS in Business Analytics
- Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
- MEd in Learning Design and Technologies
- Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- MS in Information Technology
- MSE in Sustainable Engineering
MasterCard Scholarship at Arizona Summary
- Host Country: United States of America
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living stipends | Travel Costs
- Deadline: September 14, 2025
Scholars will pursue these degrees online, complemented by in-person support and comprehensive services provided by Kepler College in Rwanda. This blended approach combines the flexibility of online learning with personalized guidance and community engagement.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship offers comprehensive support, including:
- Full tuition coverage
- On-campus accommodation
- Individual mentorship
- Leadership development programs
- Participation in engaging events and programming
Additionally, scholars will engage in a two-month summer intensive experience at ASU in the United States between the first and second years, aligned with their program of study.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and community engagement
- Meet academic and English proficiency requirements
- Be between 18 and 33 years old
- Demonstrate proven leadership, service, and academic excellence
- Have earned an undergraduate degree by July 2025
- Not have started or completed any prior graduate degree before August 2025
- Be willing to reside in Kigali, Rwanda, for the program’s duration
Application Process
To apply for the MasterCard Scholarship at Arizona State University, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures below;
- CLICK HERE to visit the scholarship application page
- Apply for the scholarship first and, if successful, you will be assisted in the process of applying for admission to Arizona State University.
- Interviews via video or phone call will be held after shortlisting applicants, with final decisions made by later. All successful applicants will travel to Phoenix, Arizona to join the Program in August 2025.
There are 2 ways to submit your application:
- To submit an online application, please click NEXT when you land on the application page.
- If you have limited internet access, you can complete and submit a downloadable version of the application to [email protected]. To access the downloadable form.
Conclusion
The 2025 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University represents a significant opportunity for young African leaders to gain advanced education in fields critical to the continent’s development. By providing comprehensive support and fostering a community of ethical leadership and innovation, the program aims to empower scholars to drive positive change across Africa.
