Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)/MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2026 for Young Africans (Fully-Funded)

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About Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology/MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program has partnered with KNUST to offer an opportunity for her scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them to become effective change leaders. The Program provides an array of services including mentorship, ethical leadership seminars, skills training, etc. that will lead to the scholar’s academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will equip the scholar to be a global citizen.

• Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Benefits of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology/MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

The Scholarship package includes:

• Comprehensive financial support (full-tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
• Counselling Support Services.
• Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, Enterprise Development among others). 
• Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars' capacity.
• Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning and tutoring.
• Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give-Back).
• Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development.
• The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

 

 

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology/MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Requirements

All Applicants and prospective candidates must have in their possession, a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O Level and A Level or their equivalent results from an accredited/recognized institutions. Applicant's results must not be more than five years old. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be processed for the scholarship.

• The candidates must further meet KNUST's Admission Requirements
• The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
• The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement (S).

Priority shall be given to;

• Females
• Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and the like)
• Persons living with Disability

The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.

The Applicant must NOT be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

Application Date and Process

• Download a copy of the 2025/2026 application form for free.

• Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:

  The Program Manager

  Mastercard Foundation Scholars

  Program at KNUST

  No. 1 Africa Hall Road Impact

  Building

  PMB, UPO KNUST, Kumasi

  AK 315 4897

  Ghana

 

International Applicants Should Note

When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents;

• The printout of your application for admission at KNUST (if available).
• Original Certificates for Senior High School results (such as WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE 'Level and A'Level or their equivalent Results).

Application Deadline

30 May, 2025

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