The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at EARTH University gives educational opportunities to young people from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Alongside the scholarship, the programme provides mentoring, career counselling, service-learning opportunities and internships. After completing EARTH's four-year programme, most scholars return home as part of a growing movement of leaders committed to transforming food systems and building sustainable livelihoods across the continent.
Scholars must meet all of EARTH's admission criteria. EARTH awards these scholarships to qualified candidates whose finances would otherwise stop them from attending university. The first step is to apply for admission to EARTH.
Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition and functional fees.
- Laptop, books and other learning materials.
- Reasonable accommodation and meals.
- Medical insurance.
- A stipend.
- Transport to and from home.
- Leadership and entrepreneurial training.
- Psycho-social support, career counselling and mentorship.
- Reasonable support for disability needs.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Residence and Status: Be a resident and graduating high school student of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Education: Be graduating from a recognised secondary school, or have completed the academic requirements.
- Financial Need: Show financial need matching the lowest two quintiles of your country.
- Academics: Have very strong academic results within your school system.
- Leadership: Have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement.
- Commitment: Show a strong desire to return to Africa and work towards the region's socioeconomic development.
- English: Meet the English requirements, which depend on your country.
Application Documents
- Application form.
- Three recommendations.
- Transcripts from the last three years of high school.
- Supporting documents.
Selection Timeline
- October 15 to January 31: Admission forms are received.
- February 1 to March 15: Selected profiles are reviewed and socioeconomic forms are received.
- April: Exams and interviews.
- June: Admissions and migration process.
Application Steps
- Create your account.
- Complete and submit your application.
- Take the admissions tests.
- Take part in the admissions interview.
- Go through the family socioeconomic study.
- Complete the admissions and migration process.
How to Apply
Apply through the EARTH University admissions portal before January 31, 2027. For more details, visit the EARTH University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page.
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