2023
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU Africa
United
States International University Africa (USIU Africa) in conjunction with the
Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program offers academically
talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or
disability constraints an opportunity to access world-class university
education.
The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU Africa will provide full-cost
scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate degree-seeking
applicants.
Eligibility criteria
for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU Africa
1. Only youth
not exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualify:
Young
women and men. Young women are strongly encouraged to apply
Refugees
and displaced youth;
Youth
with disabilities.
2. Scholars
must demonstrate the following qualities:
Academic
talent: They must value learning and have a personal motivation to
complete their education. Must meet the university admissions requirement as
per the Kenya Commission for University Education or its equivalent.
Commitment
to giving back: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to improving their
communities through previous and/or past engagements with community outreach
activities.
Leadership
potential: Scholars must show commitment to becoming change makers, role
models and mentors who embrace ethical leadership.
3. Must
be interested in, and meet USIU admissions criteria and academic qualifications
to undertake, any of the approved 11 undergraduate degree programs for
the Scholars Program at USIU-Africa as follows:
School
of Science and Technology (SST) – Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer
Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology;
School
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS)-Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics;
School
of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts (SCCCA) – Bachelor of Arts
in Animation, Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing;
Chandaria
School of Business Administration (CSOB)- Bachelor of Science in Finance,
Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration and Bachelor of
Science in Accounting;
School
of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) -Bachelor of Arts in International
Relations and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology)
More
information about the above-highlighted degree programs can be found on the
university website: undergraduate-programs/
Eligible
Countries: Africans
Type: Undergraduate
To
be Taken at (Country): Kenya
Number
of Awards: Not specified
Benefits:
The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa will receive holistic support
which includes:
·
Tuition and
functional fees;
·
Laptops, books,
and other learning materials;
·
Reasonable
accommodation and meals;
·
Medical
insurance;
·
Stipend;
·
Transport to and
from home;
·
Access to
leadership training;
·
Access to
entrepreneurial training;
·
Psycho-social
support, career counselling and mentorship;
·
Disability needs
will be reasonably catered for.
Duration
of Award: 4 years
Method
of Application:
Download
the Application
form HERE.
Submit
completed application forms by email as an attachment, ensuring that the
scanned copy of the scholarship application form and all required documents are
clearly legible and send to: [email protected] or
drop at Main Administration Building, Admissions Office, USIU-Africa or post
to:
Program
Director, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, USIU-Africa, P.O. Box 14634 –
00800, Nairobi
Any
queries can be directed through e-mail at [email protected] or
phone
+254730 116 218 or in person
Application
Deadline: 20th February 2023