Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU Rwanda 2026

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 40 opportunities for graduate study through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The new Mastercard Foundation Scholars will pursue ASU degrees online with in-person support and wrap-around services from Kepler College in Rwanda, blending flexible online learning with personalized guidance and community engagement

The third phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) marks a significant step in empowering young African leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovative and sustainable development on the continent.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 2, 2025
2. Value: Fully funded (tuition, accommodation, mentorship, internship)
3. Study Level: Masters
4. Sponsor: Mastercard Foundation
5. Host Country: Rwanda
6. Eligible Region: Africa

Eligibility Criteria for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU Rwanda 2026

1. Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice, which includes English proficiency.
2. Applicants must be citizens of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
3. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
4. Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
5. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed their financial resources.
6. Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2026.
7. Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or master's degrees before July 2026.
8. Applicants must be able to live in Kigali, Rwanda, for the duration of the program

Selection Process

The deadline for all applications will be 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 2 November. No applications will be accepted past this deadline. All applicants must first apply for the scholarship. Those who are selected to advance beyond the initial review will be assisted in the process of applying for admission to Arizona State University. Do not apply to admission to ASU to be considered for the scholarship. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to schedule a video or phone interview. Final scholarship decisions will be made by late April 2026. Successful applicants will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, to join the Program in July 2026.

All applicants, once registered, should have read and understood the application guidance and eligibility criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any errors or incorrect information. Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU reserve the right to cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the conditions of the scholarship or to make no awards at all.

Admission to the academic program does not guarantee being awarded the scholarship.

Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU Rwanda 2026

The Scholarship will cover the following:

1. Costs incurred for visa application processing
2. Costs incurred for English language tests
3. Costs incurred for the program application
4. Travel to and from Kigali, Rwanda
5. Full tuition, books, and fees
6. Medical expenses
7. Student housing
8. Participation in Scholarship programming

Awards are tenable for the duration of the graduate program of study.

Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program in Arizona State University Courses

1. Business Analytics
2. Global Technology and Development
3. Information Technology
4. Learning Design and Technologies
5. Sustainable Engineering

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation on asu.co1.qualtrics.com to apply

There are 2 ways to submit your application:

We encourage applicants to submit an online application.

OR

If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF Version of the form. To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (Scholarship Application, CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) to KeplerASUScholars@asu.edu.

For more details, visit Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

November 2, 2025

Application Link(s)

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