Mastercard Foundation Arizona State University 2025 Scholarship Program for African Students

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for professional certificates. These flexible, self-paced online programs empower you to build in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, all while earning ASU credits that can be applied toward a future master’s degree. Participants who obtain the academic certificate will be automatically entered into the Scholarship application process for fully-funded online Master's degrees.

A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is that participants use the skills and education they gain to contribute to their communities, fostering social and economic growth in their home countries. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Scholarships are available for the following part-time, online graduate programs:

• Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management
• Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Scholarship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life.... read more... continue reading

Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Program

The Scholarship will cover the following:

• Full Tuition for ASU Self-Study Certificate
• Flexible, Online Format
• 1:1 Coaching & Mentorship
• Access to ASU Resources
• Earn Transferable ASU Credits Toward Master’s Degree
• Select participants will be awarded a scholarship for full-funded Masters degrees in Supply Chain Management or Leadership Management

Requirements for Scholarship Program Qualification

• Applicants must be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed one's financial resources.
• Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2025.  
• Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or masters degrees before August 2025.

Documents Required for Application

• CV/Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts

Application Deadline

How to Apply

All applicants, once registered, should have read and understood the application guidance and eligibility criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any errors or incorrect information. Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation reserve the right to cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the conditions of the scholarship or to make no awards at all. 

For more details,visit Mastercard Foundation Scholarship webpage