DinwenduApplications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program USIU-Africa 2022. United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholarship Program.
This initiative will present academically gifted young people from Africa who encounter financial, gender, displacement, or disability conditions a chance to access world-class university education.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program at USIU-Africa will deliver full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time applicants for university degrees.
Upon completion of their studies, students will be required to lead changes in their communities and contribute to significant change across the continent, having been equipped with internationally recognized and locally applicable qualifications.
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Scholarship Summary
Host: MasterCard Foundation
Study Abroad: Study in Africa
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Eligible Countries: African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Laptop | Accommodation
Deadline: February 28, 2022
Scholarship Details:
United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program.
This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world-class university education.
Scholarship Requirements:
Only youth not exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualifies
Youth not exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualify:
Young women
Young men
Refugees and displaced youth
Youth with disabilities
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Scholars must demonstrate the following qualities:
Academic talent: They must value learning and have a personal motivation to complete their training.
You must meet the university admission requirement as per the Kenya Commission for University Education or its equivalent.
Commitment to Give Back: Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities through previous and/or past commitments to community outreach.
Leadership Potential: Scholars must show a commitment to becoming change agents, role models, and mentors who embrace ethical leadership.
You must be interested in and meet the admission criteria and academic qualifications of USIU-Africa to undertake any of the 11 approved undergraduate degree programs for the Fellows Program at USIU-Africa as follows:
School of Science and Technology (SST) – Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology;
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS) – Bachelor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics;
School of Communication, Film and Creative Arts (SCCCA) – Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing;
Chandaria School of Business (CSOB) – Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting;
School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) – Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
More information about the above-highlighted degree programs can be found at the university website on the undergraduate programs page.
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Scholarship Duration and Reward
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at USIU-Africa will receive holistic support which includes:
Tuition and functional fees;
Laptops, books, and other learning materials;
Reasonable accommodation and meals;
Medical insurance;
Stipend;
Transport to and from home;
Access to leadership training;
Access to entrepreneurial training;
Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship;
Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
Required Documents
A completed application should include the following:
Application letter stating the following: a) Personal Background including family financial position. b) Why did you select USIU-Africa. c)
Where you see yourself after graduation.
Copies of academic documents (Final High school certificates);
Recommendation from your high school teacher, headteacher, or sponsoring organization. The letter must be current, official, stamped, and signed.
One recent Passport size photograph;
A copy of your Birth certificate, National Identity Card or Passport, and/or refugee travel document;
A copy of the refugee identity document (where applicable).
A copy of the disability registration document/card (where applicable)
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Method of Application
Interested applicants can download the application form from here or pick the forms from the Admissions Office, located in the Main Administration building at USIU-Africa at no cost.
Submit completed application form by email ensuring that the scanned copy of the scholarship application form and all the required documents are scanned in PDF format and named while saving, with your name as the email subject to:
mcfsp-applications@usiu.ac.ke or drop your application at the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Office located on the 2nd Floor, Old School of Humanities and Social Sciences Building at USIU-Africa, or post your application to:
Program Director,
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634 – 00800, Nairobi – Kenya
APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO SEND ONLY ONE COMPLETE APPLICATION. DUPLICATE OR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REJECTED. PLEASE NOTE THAT CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.
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