Mastercard Foundation/Arizona State University Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026-2027

Graduate scholarships funded through a collaboration between the Mastercard Foundation and Arizona State University to train African professionals at the master’s level for technology and innovation. The program is a fully funded, on-campus two-year master’s degree with opportunities for leadership training, mentorship, and a 2-month internship between years one and two. A total of 120 scholarships are planned over the 5-year span, with specific intake numbers each year.

Full tuition and fees, on-campus housing, travel to and from study location, medical expenses, English language testing costs, visa processing, and access to leadership and mentorship activities, plus a 2-month internship between the first and second year.

Applicants must be African citizens, aged 18-33 on or before the deadline, have an undergraduate degree by August 2026, demonstrate leadership and academic excellence, and be able to live in Phoenix, Arizona for the duration of the program.

Applicants must apply for the scholarship; a separate application form is required for admission.