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.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program at USIU-Africa will provide full-cost scholarships to young Africans
who are first-time undergraduate degree-seeking applicants. By completion of
their studies, scholars will be required to lead changes in their communities
and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent, having been
equipped with internationally recognized and locally applicable qualifications.
Eligibility:
1. Only youth not
exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualify:
- Young women and men.
- Refugees and displaced youth;
- Youth with disabilities.
2. Scholars must demonstrate the
following qualities:
- Academic talent: They must value
learning and have a personal motivation to complete their education. Must
meet the university admissions requirement as per the Kenya Commission for
University Education or its equivalent.
- Commitment to giving back: Applicants
should demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities through
previous and/or past engagements with community outreach activities.
- Leadership potential:
Scholars must show commitment to becoming change makers, role models and
mentors who embrace ethical leadership.
3. Must be interested in, and meet
USIU-Africa admissions criteria and academic qualifications to undertake, any
of the approved 13 undergraduate degree
programs for the Scholars Program at USIU-Africa as follows:
- School of Science and Technology (SST) – Bachelor
of Science in Applied Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science in
Information Systems and Technology; Bachelor of Science in
Data Science and Analytics, Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering
- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS) - Bachelor
of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics;
- School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative
Arts (SCCCA) – Bachelor of Arts in Animation,
Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing;
- Chandaria School of Business Administration
(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: undergraduate-programs
Application Process:
- The program intake is twice a year (May and
September semesters).
- An advert for the 'Call for Applications' will be
rolled out 5 months before the intake.
- The process takes 6 stages:
1. Application
2. Review of
applications
3. Shortlisting
4. Interviews
5. Selection
6. University
Admissions
Benefits of joining the Mastercard
Foundation Scholars Program:
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 counselling and
mentorship;
- Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
For more information,
To Apply Click HERE
- Contact the Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program Team at USIU-Africa on:
- Email: mcfsp-enquiries@usiu.ac.ke
- Phone: +254 730 116 218 /500 /107 /148
- Click here for Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program
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