Mastercard Foundation/Arizona State University Scholarship Program for African Students 2025


The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for professional certificates. These flexible, self-paced online programs empower you to build in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, all while earning ASU credits that can be applied toward a future master’s degree. Participants who obtain the academic certificate will be automatically entered into the Scholarship application process for fully-funded online Master's degrees.

A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is that participants use the skills and education they gain to contribute to their communities, fostering social and economic growth in their home countries. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Scholarships are available for the following part-time, online graduate programs:

  • Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management
  • Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Arizona State University Information

Arizona State University Grants

Mastercard Foundation/Arizona State University Scholarship Program for  African Students 2025 Established in 1885, Arizona State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Tempe (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Arizona. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Mesa, Phoenix, Glendale, Lake Havasu City. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, Arizona State University (ASU Tempe) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Arizona State University (ASU Tempe) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
  • Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed one's financial resources.
  • Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2025.  
  • Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or masters degrees before August 2025. 

Offered Benefits

The Scholarship will cover the following:

  • Full Tuition for ASU Self-Study Certificate
  • Flexible, Online Format
  • 1:1 Coaching & Mentorship
  • Access to ASU Resources
  • Earn Transferable ASU Credits Toward Master’s Degree
  • Select participants will be awarded a scholarship for full-funded Masters degrees in Supply Chain Management or Leadership Management

Application Process

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. Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation reserve the right to cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the conditions of the scholarship or to make no awards at all. 

Required Documents:

  • CV/Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Transcripts
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