Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU: Graduate Technology and Innovation Scholarships
30 fully funded places for young African professionals on selected technology and innovation master's degrees at ASU, covering tuition, housing, airfare, medical costs and a paid-for internship.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition and fees, on-campus housing and books, visa, airfare and medical expenses, leadership development, academic advising, and a two-month internship between first and second year.
Eligible applicants
Young African professionals admitted to selected ASU technology master's programmes
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Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU: Graduate Technology and Innovation Scholarships is offered by Arizona State University / Mastercard Foundation for Master’s study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition and fees
Included
On-campus housing and books
Included
Airfare and visa
Included
Medical expenses
Included
Two-month internship
Included
Full tuition and fees, on-campus housing and books, visa, airfare and medical expenses, leadership development, academic advising, and a two-month internship between first and second year. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Young African professionals (detailed citizenship rule is in the linked FAQ, not on the page).
- International eligibility
- Applies to the 2027-2028 intake only.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
The page describes 30 graduate places for young African professionals on full-time, on-campus ASU master's degrees in technology and innovation. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Detailed criteria are in an FAQ document linked from the page.
Applicant profile
- Young African professionals admitted to selected ASU technology master's programmes
Study route
- Master’s study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- The page describes 30 graduate places for young African professionals on full-time, on-campus ASU master's degrees in technology and innovation. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Detailed criteria are in an FAQ document linked from the page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Review the FAQ and flyer linked on the page
- 2
Apply by the deadline for one of the eligible master's programmes
Application timeline
Application cycle
The 2027-2028 round closed at 23:59 GMT on 27 September 2026. A next round is not announced on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Arizona State University / Mastercard Foundation
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.