Host School:
- Study at Earth University
- Since 1990, EARTH University’s innovative educational approach has been preparing young people from Latin America, the Caribbean and other regions, including Africa and Asia, to contribute to the sustainable development of their countries and construct a prosperous and just society. EARTH offers a rigorous four-year undergraduate program in agricultural sciences and natural resources management and a prestigious, international faculty, providing a world-class scientific and technological education that emphasizes values, ethical entrepreneurship and environmental and social commitment.
Scholarship Overview
- Recipients of The MasterCard Foundation scholarships meet all of EARTH’s selection criteria. As part of the partnership agreement, we seek to award these scholarships to qualified candidates whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending university.
- Approximately one-third of the scholars will come from Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Field(s) of Study
- agricultural sciences
- natural resources management
- sustainable development
What does the scholarship cover?
- Full Scholarship
How many scholarships are given?
- This partnership provides essential resources that will cover the full cost for 120 Scholars over seven years (forty students entering in 2012, forty in 2013 and forty in 2014).
Which countries are targeted?
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Latin America
- Caribbean
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- With the understanding that an investment in a student is an investment in their community, The MasterCard Foundation has requested that Scholars write a promise stating their commitment to returning to their home countries upon graduation to promote well-being and sustainable development in their communities.
How to I Apply – Next Steps
- Recipients of The MasterCard Foundation scholarships meet all of EARTH’s selection criteria. As part of the partnership agreement, we seek to award these scholarships to qualified candidates whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending university.
- Apply Now – http://www.earth.ac.cr/en/study-at-earth/how-to-apply/
- The first step to receiving a scholarship from this program is to apply to EARTH.
Closing Date:
- May 25 for students in Africa
- June 1 for students in Latin America and the Caribbean.
How do I get more information?
- Scholarship Home Page – http://www.earth.ac.cr/en/support-earth/mastercardfdn/%C2%BFcomo-convertirse-en-un-becado-de-la-fundacion-mastercard/
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