The Center for African Studies at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and the Mastercard Foundation are engaged in a ten-year partnership to support 201 master’s degree students from Sub-Saharan African countries who are academically talented and committed to transformative change on the continent.
The Program recruits widely across Sub-Saharan Africa and encourages applications, particularly from women, people with disabilities, and those who are refugees or displaced.
Summary of The UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Sub-Saharan African countries
- Benefits: Fully funded | Monthly stipend
- Deadline: Deadlines vary by program
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Background
The University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has partnered with The Mastercard Foundation in a collaborative, global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations that believe education is a catalyst for social and economic advancement.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to develop a cohort of ethical, entrepreneurial, and energetic young leaders who will drive and lead socio-economic transformation in Africa. The Program is a growing commitment, and, to date, the Program has committed over USD $1.2 billion to supporting the education and leadership development of more than 40,000 young people.
Eligibility
- Being a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Having academic talent.
- Demonstrating leadership potential
- Coming from a socio-economically disadvantaged background
- Having demonstrated the commitment to give back to your community, country, or continent.
- Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies.
How To Apply for UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Prospective applicants must first apply to the University through the regular admissions process before they can be nominated for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. After the graduate degree program admissions process is underway, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley will invite prospective candidates to apply for the Scholarship.
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See also: Mastercard Scholarship at The University Of Cambridge
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