Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship at Arizona State University

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 50 graduate study opportunities for young African professionals to pursue ASU Online master’s degrees while living in Kigali, Rwanda, with comprehensive in-person support from the Kepler College Plus Program.

Selected Scholars are required to relocate to Kigali, Rwanda, for the duration of their academic program. The scholarship covers full tuition, housing, healthcare coverage, and comprehensive support throughout their studies.

Scholars will pursue their degree through ASU Online while living and studying alongside other Mastercard Foundation Scholars in Kigali.

To be considered for the Mastercard ASU Online Graduate Certificate 2027,

• Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree by July 2027 from a recognized institution. 

• Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, equivalent to a minimum 3.0 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 be able to relocate to and reside in Kigali, Rwanda, for the duration of the program.

The scholarship will cover the following:

• Visa application processing costs

• English language proficiency test voucher, if required

• ASU graduate application fee waiver

• Transportation to and from Kigali, Rwanda

• Full tuition, required books, and student fees

• Medical support

• Housing

• Leadership and signature programming

To apply for the Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship at Arizona State University, interested and qualified candidates should;

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  Click the button below to proceed to the scholarship application webpage.

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  To proceed to the online application, please click NEXT at the bottom of the page to begin.

  OR

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  If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF version of the form (do not request edit access). To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) in PDF format to keplerasuscholars@asu.edu. However, if you can submit online, click NEXT to proceed to the online application.

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  All applicants, once registered, should have read and understood the application guidance and eligibility criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any errors or incorrect information.