Scholarship opportunities for African students to study in the United States

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Stanford University

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The MasterCard Foundation education initiative at Stanford University USA will provide comprehensive support to 20 but talented economically disadvantaged students from Africa over the next eight years to gain scholarships in the USA. The scholarship program will support five undergraduates from sub-Saharan Africa each year.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

How to Apply: The application process is the same for all applicants regardless of citizenship or country of residence. All applicants must submit the Common Application and the Stanford Supplement online through the Common Application. Unless they are approved by the Director of Admission, paper application will not be accepted or reviewed.

Visit www.afterschoolafrica.com/6697  for more update about this scholarship.