Scholarship Summary

Scholarship Description

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana is offering MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Ghanaian and African students 2020/2021.

 

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Scholarship Benefits

MasterCard Foundation Scholarship offers fully-funded opportunity. 

Scholarship Eligibility

  1. All Applicants for MasterCard Foundation Scholarship with WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognised institution and Certificate Ready and meets KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
  2. The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
  3. The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
  4. Priority shall be given to;
    • Females
    • Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)
    • Persons with Disability
  5. The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
  6. Number of Scholarships: several
  7. Value of Scholarship: The Scholarship includes;
    • Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
    • Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
    • Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
    • Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.
    • An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.
    • The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.
    • The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA.

Others

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents

  • The print out of KNUST’s online admission
  • Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent.

Award of the Scholarship will be published on the Program’s website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When is the deadline of Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African?

    The deadline of Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African is 31 May 2020.

  • For which degree is Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African offered for?

    Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African is offered to Bachelor , Undergraduate degree.

  • For which field is Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African offered for?

    Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African is offered for All Subjects

  • Who can apply for Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African?

    Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African is open for: Ghanaian

  • Who is offering Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African?

    The Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African is offered by: Mastercard Foundation

  • What is the funding covered in Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African?

    The Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African covers Fully Funded Scholarships

  • Where can Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African be taken at?

    The Fully Funded MasterCard Foundation Scholarship for Ghanaian & African can be taken at: Ghana