Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST is offering scholarships to academically talented young people facing significant economic barriers in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides full scholarships, leadership development, and mentorship to empower the next generation of leaders.
This sponsorship is designed for undergraduate students (both local and foreign), who wish to study at the Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and Technology.
Standards:
- Applicants must demonstrate records of leadership and community engagement
- Prospects must have in their possession their genuine and validWASSCE or CBCE or ABCE or GCE O Level and A Level or their equivalent results from an accredited institutions.
- Your secondary level certificate shouldn’t be more than five years old
- Candidate should be will to go-back and give-back to your community
- You should not be enrolled in any institution
- It is mandatory to meet the admission requirements of KNUST
- It is necessary for the applicant to prove that they have critical economic needs.
- Additionally, priority will be given to to the following people:
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- Persons living with disabilities
- Females
- Displaced Persons (Certified
Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and the like)
Note: Applications from students whose results have an awaiting status will not be processed
The Package:
- Financial support in these areas:
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- full tuition
- fully paid on-campus accommodation
- learning materials
- transportation
- monthly stipend
- Counseling services
- Unique internship opportunities
- Career Development assistance (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, Enterprise Development among others).
- Frequent meetings with other scholars that centre on chances for professional and personal growth as well as activities designed to strengthen linkages with society and the ability of scholars
- Chance to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring
Documents To Submit As An International Applicant:
- Original high school certificate
- Print out of your application at KNUST (if available)
Steps To Apply For The Mastercard Scholars Program
1. The first step is toDownload Application Form
2. Fill the form and send it through EMS or any other courier mail to the address:
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road Impact
Building
PMB, UPO KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897
Ghana
Deadline: Apply on or before 30th May, 2025