Scholarship Overview
- The ASU Foundation for a New American University and The MasterCard Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU for the 2013-2014 academic year. This prestigious scholarship recognizes severely disadvantaged international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities.
Host School
- Study at Arizona State University (commonly referred to as ASU or Arizona State)
- is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the U.S. state of Arizona.
- ASU is the largest public university in the United States by enrollment.
- ASU awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees, and is broadly organized into 16 colleges and schools spread across four campuses.
Field(s) of Study
- Any Undergrad Major
What does the scholarship cover?
The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained within eight semesters, or four academic years.
The scholarship includes
- travel,
- tuition,
- housing,
- food,
- living expenses,
- internship experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, and
- cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior retreat.
- Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer school courses.
How many scholarships are given?
- Not Stated
Which countries are targeted?
- Sub-Saharan Africa
Donor Preferences:
- Severely disadvantaged international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who show outstanding academic and leadership abilities
Am I Eligible to Apply?
Scholarship criteria
- first-time freshman seeking a bachelor’s degree
- citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- currently living in Sub-Saharan Africa
Selection criteria
- academic achievement and potential
- demonstration of service and leadership in school or community
- motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation and give back
- verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- The application for the this academic year is now open.
- Please visit: https://global.asu.edu/mastercard-foundation-programs for instructions on the application process or to start an application.
- Only accepted ASU students will be reviewed for this program.
- Students must submit the online ASU admissions application to access the online application for the program at ASU.
Closing Date:
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Undergrad application to ASU and Scholarship – December 1st
How do I get more information?
- Website – https://international.asu.edu/MCFScholarsProgram
- Email – mcfscholarship@asu.edu
- Free Undergrad Scholarships – http://www.freeundergraduatescholarships.info/
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- Best Undergrad Scholarships – http://www.myinternationalscholarships.com/category/level-of-study/undergrad/
I am Israel Dereje from Ethiopia, 11th grade student of science section. I want to compete for your scholarship to be part of ASU for undergraduate program. The department could be any one but should serve my people in Ethiopia and any country in Africa. My academic record is perfect and in my part-time I volunteer an organization which work for community development.
Whom shall i contact
Thank you ASU
Ethiopia
dear madam/sir
I am fanuel redae tesfamichael from east African country Eritrea. I am third year student of mining engineering in Eritrean institute technology. in addition,I have good standing GPA (3.2).I am the highest in my department . I really need this scholarship so that i will be a better person to help my family,people and my country.I am eagerly waiting to your reply.
your sincerely!
fanuel redae
Hello , this is me biniam ayalew from ethiopia and i really appreciate all your good works and I am a first year water supply and environmental engineering student but since there is no good education here I cant get what I need !, so you helper please inbox me if there is any opportunites for me !, thanks all again and I will looking to hear from you!,,
i want to apply at us universitys,can you help me ?. i am a student at law shcool in debire birhan unversity. tebikew.tilahun@mail.com.+251935718690 thank you.
Ethiopians are the most underserved muzzling, poverty ,Ethnic cleansing. if you’re on the side of fairness try to rescue this people and we will pay back
my name is fatou faal.I studied my high school at Sos Hermann Gmeiner Senior Secondary School.My family main problem is finance.I want this scholarship so that i can study medicine.I need your help please
Am blessings from malawi. i studied my high school at acomunity day secondary school that was 1.5km from my home fees was hard to find.i did well and need to apply for the scholaarship to study biomedical lab. What must ido?
My name is kisanet kahsay Gebresilase and i am from Ethiopia,i am looking for a full time scholarship in Arizona state,particularly i want to join the medical staff in order to study pschology. And i would be glad if you could help by offering more on the process in how to apply and the requirements.Thanks
hi, I appreciate you all for these information, because they say that information is power. I would want to study at Arizona state University.
My name is Usman Victor Omokudeh,i am aged 18,i am a Nigerian and i would like to apply for a full time scholarship in Arizona State University as an undergraduate student to study Medicine and Surgery.It is because of the financial stress of my family and the neglection/denying of admission by Nigerian universities that made me write this.and i promise to utilize your offer.Thanks
My name is laouali, a nigerien aged 20 living in AGADEZ. i study in a school named EMAÏR in french. my family is so poor that anyone can pay me studies. i want to get this scholarship. but i don’t know how to start. please help me
it would be a dream com true ,we really need this scholarships due to the financial hardships that we Africans are going through, .
my name is Natalia Andreas Im from Namibia.. Just finished my grade 12 last year , but due to my financial position im however unable to continue my education , I really need this scholarship as this would truely take me torward one big up-step to aspire by becoming an engineer.
My name is Antonette Mutirori and i am aged 18.I am from Zimbabwe and i would like to apply for a full scholarship at the Arizona state university as an undergraduate student in Law.I am currently studying History,Literature in English and Divinity.I also do English language and communication skills hence language is no barrier.I know i will utilize the scholarship because of the financial constrains that my family goes through,it makes me hard working.I also have good leadership qualities and a great potential to become a future leader.I am looking forward to a favourable reply
MY NAME IS SAMUEL, A KENYAN AGED 20 LIVING IN NAIROBI. I HAD EARLIER EXPRESSED MY INTEREST IN APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO GET THE SCHOLARSHIP. HOWEVER, THE UNIVERSITY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ITS ALREADY ADMITTED STUDENTS AND NOT NEW APPLICANTS. THIS MEANS THAT I HAVE TO BE ACCEPTED FIRST SO THAT I CAN APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. NOW HOW CAN I GET A RECENTLY UPDATED INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION AT ASU OR IF I CAN GET A COUNSELOR WHO CAN GUIDE ME IN THE ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCESS?
I WILL APPRECIATE VERY MUCH.
I am from Ethiopia who graduated first degree in History from Addis Ababa University in 2003.As far as my second degree is concerned I completed in Jimma University in Educational leadership where I deserved very great distinction.Thus,If I get free scholarship in educational leadership in Ph.D,I pursue my education.
I am a Kenyan aged 20 living in Kajiado county, one of the most marginalized areas in kenya. Few people in this county get an opportunity to go to school due to their strong clinging to their traditional culture. I am one who was lucky to attain formal education after going nthrough a lot of challenges like lack of school fees and even support from my community
i wrote my first comment 0n march 8th stating that i i am looking for an undergraduate scholarship in the field of human resources development/management.my name is abu harry sesay born on the 20th september 1985,in the kambia district of the republic of sierra leone from a family of three in which i am the elder out of the tree us our mother and father were murdered by rebels on the 20th august 1998 in kambia.since then i having trying to go to school at the same time taking care of my younger ones. i had already sat the west african senior school certificate is which this struggle that am under going, that why i though it wise to ask this honorable institution to come to my aid.
i wrote my first comment 0n march 8th stating that i i am looking for an undergraduate scholarship in the field of human resources development/management.my name is abu harry sesay born on the 20th september 1985,in the kambia district of the republic of sierra leone from a family of three in which i am the elder out of the tree us our mother and father were murdered by rebels on the 20th august 1998 in kambia.since then i having trying to go to school at the same time taking care of my younger ones. i had already sat the west african senior school certificate is with this struggle that am under going that i though it wise to ask this honorable institution to come to my aid
Am student from uganda but disadvantaged. I would like to join university . Any opportunity for scholarship available please give me a chance.
I’m a Kenyan aged 34years from the most marginalized community in Lake region where HIV/AIDS is very rampant which caused the death of my both parents when i was at 16 years but i was helped by a good samaritan primary teacher to get my primary education then i went for home jobs and worked for small money which helped me did my private 0’level and Diploma education in Law on myown whereby i earned a distinction.I wanted to be the advocate of the poor in the world representing the most vulnerable where their rights are deprived from them and give back to the poor by setting schools for the poor.For these dire dreams for humanity service i wish to get scholarship award in ASU in Social Sciences,Law and help give back to the society all over the world.
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i am a sierra leonean i want an undergraduate scholarship at human resources development
i stay at 12 mary street off circular road freetown