Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Opens Applications: Scholarships Available for Nigerians

• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, a global initiative to nurture the next generation of transformative leaders, is now accepting applications
• This program empowers talented young people, particularly from Africa, to pursue higher education at leading institutions worldwide
• Partner universities are managing the selection process, with opportunities still open for undergraduate and master's programs

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, a global initiative aimed at developing the next generation of transformative leaders, has opened applications for students seeking scholarships at top universities worldwide.

The program enables highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily from Africa, to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.

Scholarships available for Nigerians

In partnership with universities, non-governmental organisations, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars community, the program strives to create conditions for inclusive and relevant education.

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It also hopes to help young people transition into dignified, fulfilling work and lead transformative lives.

Applications are now open through the program’s partner institutions, which manage the recruitment and selection process.

These institutions include:

• The University of Pretoria (Masters)
• University of California, Berkeley (Masters)
• University of Toronto (Masters)
• University of Edinburgh (Masters)
• Universidad EARTH (Undergraduate)
• McGill University (Undergraduate and Masters)
• University of Cambridge (Masters)
• University of Western Cape (Masters)
• Sciences Po (Masters)
• Carnegie Mellon University

Aspiring scholars are encouraged to apply, with deadlines varying by institution.

Also, the Mastercard Foundation included a caveat on its website:

"The Mastercard Foundation is aware of Facebook posts advertising recruitment for scholarship programs under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. These groups are not associated with the Mastercard Foundation. We urge the public to avoid engaging with these appeals and to inform us of any groups or posts claiming to be recruiting for Mastercard Foundation scholarships and requesting application fees."

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4 Nigerians receive Mastercard scholarship

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that four Nigerians were selected for the Mastercard Scholarship at McGill University in Canada. The disclosure was made by a Canada-based Nigerian identified as Hammed A. Akande, who was one of the first recipients of the scholarship.

Hammed and his friend received the scholarship in 2018, and ever since then, more Nigerians have won it.

More Nigerians won it in 2021, and Hammed couldn't have been prouder. Tweeps were impressed with the good news, and they soon flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng