EARTH University Mastercard Foundation Undergraduate Scholars Program 2026

EARTH University is honored to partner with The Mastercard Foundation to provide the Mastercard Earth University Scholarship to young leaders from disadvantaged communities around the globe. Since 2011, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at EARTH University provides educational opportunities to young people from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In addition to providing scholarships for young leaders, the Program at EARTH integrates services such as mentoring, career counselling, service-learning opportunities, and internships.

• Table of Content
• About EARTH University
• EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Earth University 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 counseling, and mentorship;
• Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.

Requirements for EARTH University Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must:

• Be a resident and a graduating high school student of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Demonstrate financial need correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of your country;
• Have very strong academic results within your school system;
• Have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement;
• Maintain a strong desire to return to Africa to assist and work towards enhanced regional socioeconomic development;
• Be graduating from a recognized secondary school, or have completed the necessary academic requirements; and
• Fulfill the necessary English requirements (dependent on country).

Documents Required for Application

• Fill out the Online Application Form 
• Three recommendations letters: Upload to the platform 3 recommendation letters from non-family members, using the provided PDF format. You can download the format entering the platform.
• Transcripts from the last 3 years of high school: Upload your high school transcripts from your last three completed years of high school (just high school, no transcripts from university or college).
• High school diploma: Upload your high school diploma or certification of completion of studies
• Supporting documents: Upload any other supporting documents: certificates of foreign language, special achievements, awards, completion of courses or training, etc.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation on admissions.earth.ac.cr to apply

Steps to follow 

1. Create your account
2. Complete and submit your application
3. Take the admissions tests
4. Participate in the admissions interview
5. Family socio-economic study 
6. Admissions and migration process

For more details, visit EARTH University Mastercard Foundation Scholarship webpage.