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Arizona State University USA is partnering with the MasterCard foundation scholars program to offer scholarships to students from sub-Saharan Africa to study for full bachelors degree 2014/2015
Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at the university
About Scholarship
The ASU Foundation for a New American University and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. This prestigious scholarship recognizes international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.
Those considered for this program demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and communities, and a commitment to return to Africa after their studies to make an impact on social and economic change in their home countries.
Scholarship Offered Since: 2012
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
- academic achievement and potential
- demonstration of service and leadership in school or community and motivation to give back
- motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation
- verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status
Value of Scholarship: The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained within eight semesters, or four academic years. The scholarship includes travel, tuition, housing, food, living expenses, internship experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, and cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior retreat. Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer school courses.
In addition to financial support, students are provided with a comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure each student’s academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities that will further social and economic change in Africa.
Duration of Scholarship: Full duration of study
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa
To be taken at (country): Arizona State University
Application Deadline: January 15, 2014
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
- By Jan. 15, 2014, ASU international undergraduate admissions should receive the application for admission to Arizona State University and all supporting materials required. Please submit the application at http://asu.edu/ugapp. A complete application includes three consecutive years of certified academic records, TOEFL scores (depending on country of secondary school) and a completed online application. Please send the required documents to ASU international undergraduate admission using the address line “ATTN: MasterCard Fdn Scholars.” Addresses and additional information are available at https://global.asu.edu/future/undergrad. Students required to take the TOEFL are strongly encouraged to take the exam by Dec. 1, 2013, to ensure an on-time submission of materials for admission to ASU.
- By Jan. 15, 2014, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU must receive a completed online application, which includes:
- financial information related to the household income and expenses
- four essays
- references’ names and contact information
- student information and daily activities
Only accepted ASU students will be reviewed for this program. Students must submit the online ASU admissions application to access the online application for the program at ASU.
- The selection committee will determine semi-finalists by Feb. 15, 2014. If a student is selected as a semi-finalist, a letter of recommendation will be required. Reference forms will be sent to semi-finalists when they are notified.
- Recommendation forms must be submitted to The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU no later than March 7, 2014.
- The selection committee will determine finalists by March 28, 2014.
- All other candidates will be notified by April 7, 2014.
Important Notes: As part of this program, ASU will receive $27.5 million over the next seven years to provide academically talented, yet financially disadvantaged students from Africa, who are committed to giving back to their communities and countries, with access to high-quality education. The program will ultimately support 120 scholars at ASU.
Please contact the program at mcfscholarship@asu.edu if you have further questions.
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