The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and Technology (KNUST) announces application for its 2025 scholarship for exceptionally academic students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Summary of the Mastercard Scholarship at KNUST
- Host Country: Ghana
- Host Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science Technology
- Eligibility: African countries
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarship
- Benefits: Full Tuition | Living Allowance | Accommodation
- Deadline: May 30th, 2025
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE
Background
KNUST and the Mastercard Foundation are collaborating to educate 2,250 promising but financially challenged African students over 15 years. This initiative aims to equip them with quality university education, enabling them to drive positive change and development across the continent.
Benefits
- Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
- Counselling Support Services.
- Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, Enterprise Development among others).
Eligibility Requirements for the Mastercard Scholarship at KNUST
- Applicants must possess valid WASSCE, GBCE, ABCE, GCE O/A Level, or equivalent results from a recognized institution.
- Results must be no more than five years old.
- Applicants with awaiting results will not be considered.
- Applicants must meet KNUST’s general admission requirements.
- Applicants must demonstrate significant economic need.
- Applicants must have a proven record of leadership and community engagement.
- Applicants must be committed to returning and contributing to their communities.
- Applicants must not be currently enrolled in any tertiary institution.
Application Documents
- Printout of your application for admission at KNUST
- Original Certificates for Senior High School results
- 3 letters of reference
- Birth certificate
- Copies of parent’s payslip
- Biodata page of passport
How To Apply to the Mastercard Scholarship at KNUST
Assess the Application form HERE.
Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road Impact Building
PMB, UPO
KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897
Ghana
Also, click the button below to apply on KNUST admission portal.
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