2017 MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at Michigan State University

About 2017 MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at Michigan State University

The MasterCard Foundation Scholarships has partnered with Michigan State University to provide full tuition scholarships to undergraduate and Master’s degree students from sub-Saharan Africa.

MasterCard Foundation Scholarships recipients are chosen from a pool of students who have demonstrated academic talent, are economically disadvantaged, and have a personal commitment to serve their countries or regions of origin. Through leadership and career training, financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support, The MasterCard Foundation Scholarships Program at MSU ensures that Scholars are equipped with the academic and professional skills and competencies needed to make significant contributions to economic growth and social development in their respective countries of origin.

Application Deadline

Undergraduate: January 4th 2017

Graduate: February 1st 2017

Value of Scholarship

Holistic support. The scholarship is comprehensive, covering school fees/tuition, uniforms, textbooks, computers and other learning materials. The Program provides financial support for transportation, living expenses and stipends, and also have access to mentors and counselors.
A focus on leadership skills and socioeconomic change. Scholars receive leadership training and develop skills and experience they need to initiate change in their home communities.
A practical employment orientation. Scholars are provided with career guidance, internship opportunities and training in skills critical to employment success.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Application

The program is open to residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries. Students who are already enrolled in degree programs in Africa or elsewhere are not eligible for the program. Students who are accepted to the program demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strong academic performance to date in secondary school, suggesting continued academic success as an undergraduate student.
• Demonstrated interest and capacity for serving others through engagement in volunteer activities in school and/or community.
• Leadership potential.
• Ability to cope with change, and interest in other countries and cultures.
• Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
• Commitment to return to serve home country or region in ways that enhance economic growth and social development.

Postgraduate Application

The program is open to residents and citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries. Students who are already enrolled in degree programs in Africa or elsewhere are not eligible for the program. Students who are accepted to the program demonstrate the following qualities:

• Prior completion of a bachelor’s degree from an African University with academic achievements suggesting continued academic success as a graduate student.
• Strong commitment to a professional path in line with an area of study that can positively impact Africa.
• Demonstrated interest and capacity for serving others through engagement in volunteer activities in school, college, or community.
• Leadership potential.
• Ability to cope with change, and interest in other countries and cultures.
• Significant financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin.
• Commitment to return to serve home country or region in ways that enhance economic growth and social development.

How to Apply

Fall 2017 Undergraduate Scholarship Application

2017 Scholar’s Program graduate application.

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