Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for African Women to study at Wellesley College, USA. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is establish to educate and develop leaders in the next generation.
The Foundation helps young individuals from developing countries to attend tertiary and quality High school education.
The Foundation has planned to award 15,000 individuals scholarship opportunities in the next 10 years. These individuals will basically be taken from Africa.
Host institution
Wellesley College
Wellesley College educate women to make impact in the world therefore the College is known for it excellent academic achievement and expertise.
Number of Award
The Wellesley College through the Foundation, will award 9 scholarships
Eligibility and Selection criteria
The Eligibility and Selection criteriafor the Mastercard Foundation program are:
- Excellent academic performance; the scholarship will be awarded to individuals with good academic records
- Developing countries basically Africa:
- Individuals Willing to give back: the scholarship is for people who is committed to give back to their community after their education.
- Future leaders: The program is looking for people with leadership vision.
Scholarship Value
The scholarship includes:
- tuition fees, accommodation, books and supplies, food cost, etc.
- Skills training programs for scholars
- life coaching, mentoring, leadership development, career counseling etc.
- Scholars will be given Internship programs and access to jobs
Duration of study or scholarship
The duration for the scholarship is Four (4) years
Level of study
The scholarship is for undergraduate study
Scholarship or studies is to be taken at
Wellesley College, USA
How to apply
Applicants have to apply for a course at Wellesley College, USA. They should also apply for financial aid during the application period. Individuals who qualify for scholarship will automatically be considered.
Sponsors
The scholarship is sponsored by MastersCard Foundation
