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Scholarship opportunities for African students to study in the United States

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Duke University

At Duke University, the scholarship program will educate seven (7) classes of five (5) from sub-Saharan Africa – a total of 35 students- over the next ten (10) years to achieve the scholarship in the USA.

Level of Study: Undergraduate degree

Selection Criteria and Eligibility  

  • Academically talented
  • Committed to giving back
  • Economically disadvantaged

How to apply: By simply applying to the Duke University all student from Africa will be considered for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program based on academic talent, financial need and interest in improving their communities.

Visit www.afterschoolafrica.com/669/  for updates about the scholarship.

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