L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : 30 Graduate Scholarships for Young African Professionals
- Employeur : Arizona State University (ASU) / Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
- Lieu : Arizona State University, États-Unis (campus)
- Contrat : Programme de bourse d’études supérieures (Master full-time)
- Date limite : 27 septembre 2026 à 23:59 GMT
- Niveau requis : Jeunes professionnels africains diplômés pour études de niveau master
Contexte
Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU), offering 30 graduate study opportunities for young African professionals interested in pursuing advanced studies in technology and innovation. The scholarship opportunity is designed to support talented young Africans who want to undertake full-time, on-campus master’s degree programmes at Arizona State University in the United States. The programme provides an opportunity for emerging African professionals to gain advanced academic knowledge, develop professional networks and strengthen their capacity to contribute to technological and innovative development. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University supports talented students and young professionals from Africa by providing access to graduate education and leadership development. For the 2026 intake, the programme is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for eligible young African professionals. Selected scholars will pursue full-time, on-campus master’s degrees at ASU, with the available opportunities focused on areas related to technology and innovation. The programme is particularly relevant for applicants who want to develop advanced expertise that can help address challenges facing communities and economies across Africa and beyond. Arizona State University is a major public research university in the United States, offering a wide range of graduate programmes across different disciplines. Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, selected African scholars will have the opportunity to undertake full-time, on-campus master’s study at ASU. The technology and innovation focus makes the opportunity particularly relevant at a time when digital technologies, artificial intelligence, engineering, data, entrepreneurship and other emerging fields are transforming economies and workplaces. For African professionals, graduate-level training in these areas can provide valuable expertise for careers in technology, research, entrepreneurship, public policy, development and other sectors. Access to quality graduate education remains an important pathway for developing the skills needed to drive innovation and economic transformation. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU provides selected young African professionals with an opportunity to pursue advanced study in technology and innovation while gaining exposure to an international academic environment. With 30 graduate study opportunities available, the programme represents a competitive opportunity for African professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise and prepare for leadership in technology-driven sectors. The experience could also help scholars develop professional relationships and knowledge that they can apply in their careers and communities after completing their studies.
Missions et responsabilités
- Pursue a master’s degree in a technology- or innovation-focused field
- Develop advanced professional and academic expertise through full-time, on-campus graduate study at ASU
- Gain international graduate study experience and participate in a broader community associated with the Mastercard Foundation’s education and leadership initiatives
- Build networks with other African professionals, emerging leaders, students, academics and professionals
- Apply technology and innovation to development challenges facing communities and economies across Africa and beyond
- Strengthen their capacity to contribute to Africa’s future and drive innovation and economic transformation
Profil recherché
- Young African professionals seeking full-time graduate study at Arizona State University
- Candidates with a strong interest in technology, innovation and the use of advanced knowledge to contribute to positive change
- Applicants looking to develop specialised knowledge in fields important to economic growth, digital transformation and sustainable development
- Candidates meeting the academic and programme-specific eligibility requirements for graduate studies at ASU
Conditions et avantages
- 30 graduate study opportunities for eligible young African professionals
- Full-time, on-campus master’s degree studies at Arizona State University in the United States
- Access to graduate education, leadership development and an international community of students, academics and professionals
- Opportunity to build connections with other talented African professionals and participate in Mastercard Foundation initiatives
Dossier de candidature
- Academic and supporting documents required for the graduate programme
- Official online application form completed accurately
- Review of official programme information and scholarship FAQs
Comment postuler
Interested applicants should complete the official online application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University before the stated deadline. Applicants are encouraged to review the scholarship requirements carefully, read the official FAQs before applying, confirm that they meet the relevant graduate programme requirements, prepare their academic and supporting documents, provide accurate information throughout the application, and submit the application before the deadline. Prospective scholars should read the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program FAQs to clarify questions about eligibility, the application process and scholarship requirements. Questions about the programme can be directed to [email protected]. Application deadline: September 27, 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Reference: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU 2026.

