Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

In short

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offered through partner universities, where students study at locations that vary by university. It supports Bachelor's and Master's study with full funding. Somali applicants are likely eligible, but each partner sets its own rules.

What it covers

It is fully funded. Listed support includes tuition, accommodation, books and study materials, mentoring, counselling and return airfare; details vary by partner university.

• Tuition feesIncluded
• Living allowanceNot stated
• TravelIncluded
• Health insuranceNot stated
• Visa costsNot stated
• AccommodationIncluded
• FamilyNot stated

Tuition fees, accommodation, books and academic materials, mentoring and counselling and return airfare, as described by the Foundation; details differ by partner university.

Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.

Who can apply

It is for young Africans with strong academic ability who face financial barriers, including young women, refugees, displaced people and people with disabilities. Each partner university sets its own eligibility rules.

• Applicants should be young Africans who face financial barriers.
• Somali applicants are likely eligible, but must check the chosen partner’s rules.
• The programme supports Bachelor's and Master's study; it does not offer PhD scholarships.
• Academic requirements are set by each partner university.
• The university decides whether an English test is required.
• Work experience and age requirements are not stated.

Academic requirement

Set by each partner university (usually strong secondary or bachelor's results and proof of financial need).

Selection

Each partner university manages the application and the decision; admission to the university does not guarantee selection.

English requirement

The university decides

The scholarship itself does not set an English test requirement. The partner university decides whether you need one.

Set by each partner university.

Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.

Documents you will need

• Other documents (see the official page)

Set by the partner university.

How to apply

1. 1Read the official programme page and learn how partner universities run applications.
2. 2Choose a partner university and course that fit your study goals.
3. 3Check that university’s eligibility rules, application dates and instructions on its own website.
4. 4Confirm the university’s academic and English requirements before applying.
5. 5Ask the university which documents it requires.
6. 6Apply through the partner university and follow its application process.
7. 7Wait for the university’s decision; admission alone does not guarantee a scholarship.

Important notes

• Each partner university has its own application process and deadline; there is no central application.
• University admission does not guarantee selection for the scholarship.
• The programme is highly competitive.

Official source

ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.

The explanation was written by AI from the verified facts and the official page, then checked by fixed rules: any amount, date, score or document the source does not state is removed.