Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program. Sub-Saharan African applicants are encouraged to apply for Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program, which will fund postgraduate study for African students at UC Berkeley in the United States.
A ten-year partnership between the Center for African Studies and the Mastercard Foundation will support 108 master’s degree candidates from Sub-Saharan African nations who are academically gifted and dedicated to bringing about transformative change on the continent.
| Organization | Center for African Studies and Mastercard Foundation |
| Institution | University of California |
| Program | Masters |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible | Africans |
Eligibility Criteria for Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Program
Those interested in the Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program must fulfill the following criteria to be considered:
- Having citizenship in a Sub-Saharan African nation: This comprises Africans who are displaced or refugees in the continent of Africa. The recipients of this scholarship are not from North African nations. Not eligible are people who have dual citizenship, asylee, refugee, or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK, or EU.
- being academically talented To be eligible for the Scholarship, all potential Scholars must first be accepted into a master’s program at UC Berkeley. Academic excellence as evidence is a key requirement for admission to the university.
- Having leadership potential: The Program is looking for people who are dedicated to learning the abilities and perspectives necessary for transformative leadership, or the kind of leadership that engages others in a morally responsible way to bring about long-lasting change.
- originating from a low socioeconomic background: This scholarship is intended for exceptionally gifted people who might not otherwise have access to high-quality postsecondary education.
- Having proven your dedication to giving back to your neighborhood, nation, or continent: students that are involved in extracurricular activities and are well-rounded. This may include additional topics (social, economic, and political) that you are working on and enthusiastic about, some of which may be directly relevant to your subject of study. Candidates should go into greater detail about their accomplishments both in their UC Berkeley application and subsequently later.
- Having stated your aim and wish to return home after completing your studies: Students who are interested in, passionate about, and willing to use their education at UC Berkeley to better prepare themselves with the knowledge and skills to address these concerns when they return to their communities.
How to Apply
Before being taken into consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars school at Berkeley, interested candidates must apply to graduate school. Applicants can move on to apply for a UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation program after applying for admission to a Berkeley program that qualifies them.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program Varies according to the Program.