{"id":776,"date":"2026-02-18T06:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schoolnews.com.ng\/scholarship\/?p=776"},"modified":"2026-08-13T21:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:03:53","slug":"mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-arizona-state-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schoolnews.com.ng\/scholarship\/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-arizona-state-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (Fully Funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona State University (ASU), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers fully funded online graduate certificate scholarships to young African leaders. The programme equips participants with practical leadership and career-ready competencies through flexible online study.<\/p>\n<p>Outstanding scholars may be selected for progression into fully funded online masters degrees. Women, refugees, displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<h2>Available Programs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Global Management Certificate<\/strong> (10 months) \u2014 Leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supply Chain Management Certificate<\/strong> (4 months) \u2014 Logistics, operations, and procurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Full tuition for an ASU graduate certificate<\/li>\n<li>Flexible online format \u2014 study from anywhere<\/li>\n<li>One-on-one coaching and mentorship<\/li>\n<li>Select participants receive fully-supported masters degrees<\/li>\n<li>Access to ASU global alumni network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Citizen of an African country<\/li>\n<li>Between 18 and 33 years old at application deadline<\/li>\n<li>Hold an undergraduate degree (conferred by July 2026)<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate leadership and community service<\/li>\n<li>Show academic excellence and financial need<\/li>\n<li>Must not have a prior or current masters degree enrolment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>Apply online through the <a href=\"https:\/\/mcfscholars.asu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ASU Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program<\/a> portal. Complete the application form and upload all required documents before the deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona State University (ASU), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers fully funded online graduate certificate scholarships to young African leaders. The programme equips participants with practical leadership and career-ready competencies through flexible online study. Outstanding scholars may be selected for progression into fully funded online masters degrees. 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