The UC Berkeley 2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The UC Berkeley 2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. African students who need to sign up for the University of California, Berkeley’s master’s degree program for the 2024-2025 scholastic year can do so through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which the university has teamed up with The Mastercard Foundation to offer. The objective of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is to foster a partner of young leaders in Africa who will drive and oversee the socio-financial turn of events. These leaders must be moral, ambitious, and driven.

SUMMARY:

Sponsor(s) of the scholarship: Mastercard Foundation
The University of California, Berkeley, is the host institution.
Total Funding: Completely funded
Numerous Awards: Multiple
Level of Study: Masters
African Students as Nationalities

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Requirements

Must be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country.
Eligible for refugees or displaced Africans.
Not applicable to North African citizens.
Eligible for dual citizenship, asylee, refugee, or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK, or EU.
Academic talent: Must be admitted to the UC Berkeley master’s degree program.
Demonstrated academic excellence is key.
Leadership potential: The program seeks those developing transformative leadership skills.
Designed for talented individuals from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
It looks like well-rounded students are engaged in activities beyond the classroom, including social, economic, and political issues.
Applicants should detail their achievements in both the UC Berkeley application and the scholarship application.
Seeks students passionate about community issues and intending to return home after studies.
The program aims to enable scholars to form professional connections through internships, academic training, and job placements.