About The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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:
- Application
- Review
of applications
- Shortlisting
- Interviews
- Selection
- 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 counseling, and mentorship;
- Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
For more information,
- 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
PUBLIC NOTICE!
Mastercard
Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa increases applicant age
limit to support inclusive recruitment. See the poster for details.
