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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali)
This scholarship offers 50 young African professionals the chance to complete selected Arizona State University online master's degrees while living in Kigali, Rwanda, with in-person support from the Kepler College Plus Program. It covers tuition, books and fees, housing, transport, medical support and related costs, plus leadership programming. Applicants apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first, not directly to ASU unless instructed.
| Amount / funding | Full tuition, required books and student fees, housing, transportation to and from Kigali, medical support, visa processing costs, ASU application fee waiver and English-test voucher where required |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2026-11-22 |
| Start date | 2027–2028 academic year |
| Level | masters |
| Funding type | tuition-only |
| Field | 01 Engineering & Technology |
About this scholarship
This scholarship offers 50 young African professionals the chance to complete selected Arizona State University online master's degrees while living in Kigali, Rwanda, with in-person support from the Kepler College Plus Program. It covers tuition, books and fees, housing, transport, medical support and related costs, plus leadership programming. Applicants apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first, not directly to ASU unless instructed.
Minimum requirements
Citizen of an African country; aged 18–33 on or before the application deadline; bachelor's degree from a recognised institution by July 2027; selected master's programmes include Business Analytics, Computer Science, Sustainable Engineering, Global Technology and Development, Information Technology and User Experience.
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali): Citizen of an African country.
- Apply through the official application route for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) (mcfscholars.asu.edu); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and personal statement for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali): 2026-11-22.
- Budget Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) on the funding stated on the record: Full tuition, required books and student fees, housing, transportation to and from Kigali, medical support, visa processing costs, ASU application fee waiver and English-test voucher where required. Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) (Rwanda (ASU Online degrees); masters): work back from the 2026-11-22 deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) first: Citizen of an African country; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) on Full tuition, required books and student fees, housing, transportation to and from Kigali, medical support, visa processing costs, ASU application fee waiver and English-test voucher where required; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: tuition-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU — 2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship (Kigali) (01 Engineering & Technology), connect your previous study and any relevant experience directly to this master's field, and explain what you will do with the qualification afterwards in terms the sponsor's criteria recognise.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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