MasterCard Scholarship at Ashesi University 2026 | Fully Funded
Ashesi University has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation since 2012 as one of the nine pioneering institutions in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme. Since its inception, hundreds of Scholars have enrolled at Ashesi, benefiting from the initiative’s academic and leadership development opportunities. In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme, Ashesi also partners with Arizona State University to offer an accelerated master’s degree pathway, enabling students to complete both their undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years instead of the usual six.
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of an African country
- Have an excellent academic record
- Demonstrate financial need
- Exhibit leadership potential and a commitment to community service.
Benefits:
The Ashesi University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and learning materials, ensuring that Scholars can focus fully on their studies without financial strain. Recipients also gain access to an accelerated master’s programme with Arizona State University, extensive alumni networks in over 40 countries, and lifelong opportunities for learning and collaboration. The scholarship further provides comprehensive academic, personal, and leadership development support, along with valuable networking opportunities across a pan-African community of peers and professionals.
