Deadline: September 27, 2026
Applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2027-2028 are now open. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for students admitted for the 2027–2028 academic year to pursue select master’s degree programs focused on technology and innovation.
The scholarship supports a traditional, in-person, two-year graduate degree experience at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, United States. The scholarship covers full tuition, on-campus housing, healthcare coverage, and comprehensive support throughout the graduate program.
In addition to financial support, Mastercard Foundation Scholars participate in leadership development, mentorship, community engagement, professional development, and other enrichment opportunities. Through their academic and other experiences, participants are prepared to apply their knowledge, skills, and leadership to contribute to meaningful social and economic progress in their communities and beyond.
Available Programs
Scholarships are available for the following full-time, on-campus graduate programs:
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Information Technology
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MS Computer Science
- MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics)
- MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Scholarship
The scholarship will cover the following:
- Visa application processing costs
- English language proficiency test voucher, if required
- ASU graduate application fee waiver
- Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
- Full tuition, required books, and student fees
- Medical support
- On-campus housing
- Leadership and signature programming
Eligibility
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution. Higher education diplomas, certificates, and other non-degree credentials are not equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, equivalent to a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must meet ASU’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission.
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership, service, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
- Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree program.
- Applicants must not be enrolled in, or begin, another graduate or master’s degree program while applying for this scholarship.
- Applicants must be able to relocate to and reside on ASU’s campus in Tempe, Arizona, USA, for the duration of the program.
Application
The deadline for all scholarship applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
For more information, visit Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
