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Young Africans Fully Funded Scholarships at UC Berkeley Courtesy Of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2023

By CampusLifestyle

Host Country

UNITED STATES CALIFONIA

Deadline

ON-GOING

Target audience

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Program Overview

In an agreement between The Centre for African Studies and the Mastercard Foundation, 108 Sub-Saharan students that are academically gifted and show commitment to the positive transformation of the continent are sponsored to pursue their Master`s Degree. Women, people living with disabilities, and displaced refugees from sub-Saharan Africa are encouraged to apply for this program.

How to Apply:

The first step is making sure that the master’s degree program you want to enroll in is eligible under this scholarship. You can check for that here: UC Berkeley You can only be considered if you manage to secure a place at UC Berkeley first. You are able to ask direct questions concerning the application process here:https://mcfscholarsprogram.berkeley.edu/apply-be-uc-berkeley-mastercard-foundation-scholar

The Benefits

Successful applicants earn themselves a comprehensive scholarship that is equivalent to costs associated with attaining a master’s degree and these include tuition, travel expenses, Berkeley student fees,visa, food, housing, living expenses, and programs focusing on entrepreneurship and leadership.

Who can apply?:

  • A citizen of any country in Sub-Saharan Africa

Students with dual citizenship, asylee, permanent residents, or refugee status in the USA, Canada, UK, or EU are not eligible for this program. Only students from sub-Saharan African countries, even if they are refugees or displaced in the African continent will be considered for this program.

  • Students demonstrating leadership potential

This program seeks those who stand out in terms of commitment to developing the mindset ad skills that are associated with transformative leadership which engages others to generate lasting positive change in an ethical manner.

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  • Academically Gifted Students

To be considered for the program, prospective scholars must be admitted to a UC Berkeley Master`s program and academic excellence is required.

  • Students with an evident commitment to giving back to the community, country, or continent

The program desires students that think outside of the box and are well-engaged with activities outside of the classroom, not necessarily linked to their field of study. It may also include political, economic, and social issues that you may be working on. These achievements should be elaborately expressed in both the UC Berkeley application and the scholarship application.

  • Students expressing the desire to return to their home country after completion of studies

Students should take the opportunity to learn at Berkeley to better equip themselves with training and knowledge to address issues in their home country upon return. They must have a passion to go back home and better their communities.

  • Those coming from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

The scholarship program is tailor-made for academically talented students who may otherwise not have access to quality further education.

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The whole application process is clearly defined here, step by step: APPLY

When considering any program, please keep in mind that it is your motivation for choosing your field, as well as your career goals that will determine if you are eligible for the Scholarship. Please revisit the Eligibility Requirements to see if your goals are in line with those of the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program.

Application Sequence

Mastercard Master’s degree program prospective applicants must first apply to the University through the regular admissions process before they will be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. After the graduate degree program admissions process is underway, the UCB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will invite prospective candidates to apply for the Scholarship.

Deadlines and Requirements

Mastercard Graduate application deadlines vary by program. Please visit the Graduate Division Admissions Website(link is external) for up-to-date information on:

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