Scholarship opportunities for African students to study in the United States

MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for African Women at Wellesley College

As part of the scholars’ program, Wellesley College partners with MasterCard Foundation Scholarship to educate nine African women. The scholarship package includes mentoring, counselling and internship opportunities for undergraduate students. Wellesley College will help you build experiences, values and competencies that are critical to success in the global economy. Students arrive in groups of three students each year.

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Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Selection Criteria and Eligibility

• Academically talented
• Economically disadvantaged
• Committed to giving back
• Future leaders

How to Apply: All applicants to Wellesley, who apply for financial aid and meet the criteria for the scholarship program, will be considered for the scholarship. Finalist candidates for the scholarship will be contacted by the Admission Office (after they submit their applications to Wellesley) and asked to conduct a Skype interview.

Visit www.afterschoolafrica.com/6698/ for updates on this scholarship.