The Fully Funded MasterCard Scholarship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Ghana is open to African citizens. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education.

It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further social and economic change for Africa.

The benefits of the Fully Funded MasterCard Scholarship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Ghana are:

• 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.

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded MasterCard Scholarship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology in Ghana are stated below:

1. All Applicants must have a WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet 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

1. The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
2. The Applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

How to Apply for MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships:

Download a copy of the 2024/2025 application form here!

Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:

The Program ManagerMastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST SecretariatNo 1 Africa Hall Impact BuildingPMB, UPOKNUST, Kumasi,AK 315 4897Ghana