Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa)

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) is a prestigious scholarship program for academically talented and financially disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa.

The program provides full financial support, as well as comprehensive academic, social, and professional development support, to help Scholars succeed in their studies and achieve their career goals.

Eligibility Criteria for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

• To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa, students must:

• Be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country

• Be academically qualified to pursue a Master of Science degree in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence at CMU-Africa

• Demonstrate financial need

• Demonstrate a commitment to leadership and social impact

Benefits

• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa provides Scholars with the following benefits:

• Full tuition and fees

• Living expenses

• Health insurance

• Travel costs

• Access to a range of academic, social, and professional development support services

Scholarship Application Process

To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa, students must submit the following materials:

• An online application

• Transcripts from all previous educational institutions

• Letters of recommendation

• A personal statement

• A financial aid statement

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa varies from year to year. For the 2024-2025 academic year, the deadline is December 15, 2024.

How to Apply

To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at CMU-Africa, please visit the following website

FAQs

Who is eligible for the scholarship?

Citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa who are academically qualified to pursue a Master of Science degree in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence at CMU-Africa and demonstrate financial need and a commitment to leadership and social impact.

What benefits does the scholarship provide?

Full tuition and fees, living expenses, health insurance, travel costs, and access to a range of academic, social, and professional development support services.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is December 15, 2024.

How do I apply?

To apply, visit the following website

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