The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at EARTH University provides educational opportunities to young people from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In addition to providing scholarships for young leaders, the Program at EARTH integrates services such as mentoring, career counselling, service-learning opportunities, and internships. Following successful completion of EARTH University’s four-year program, the majority of Mastercard Foundation Scholars return to their countries as part of a growing movement of leaders committed to transforming global food systems and contributing to sustainable livelihoods across the continent.
Participants in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program meet all of EARTH’s criteria for admission to the University. As part of the partnership agreement, EARTH awards these scholarships to qualified candidates whose financial circumstances would otherwise prevent them from attending university. The first step to receiving a scholarship from this Program is to apply to EARTH.
Benefits
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Earth University will receive holistic support which includes:
- Tuition and functional fees;
- Laptops, books, and other learning materials;
- Reasonable accommodation and meals;
- Medical insurance;
- Stipend;
- Transport to and from home;
- Access to leadership training;
- Access to entrepreneurial training;
- Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship;
- Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a resident and a graduating high school student of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa;
- Demonstrate financial need correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of your country;
- Have very strong academic results within your school system;
- Have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement;
- Maintain a strong desire to return to Africa to assist and work towards enhanced regional socioeconomic development;
- Be graduating from a recognized secondary school, or have completed the necessary academic requirements; and
- Fulfill the necessary English requirements (dependent on country);
Selection Process
Application Dates and Deadlines
Receipt of Admission Forms: October 15th -January 31st
Review of selected profiles and receipt of socioeconomic forms: February 1st – March 15th
Exams and interviews: April
Admissions and migration process: June
Application Documents
- Application form
- Three Recommendations
- Transcripts from the last 3 years of high school
- Supporting documents
Method of Apply
Steps to follow
1. Create your account
2. Complete and submit your application
3. Take the admissions tests
4. Participate in the admissions interview
5. Family socio-economic study
6. Admissions and migration process
For More Information,
Application Deadline: January 31, 2027