Mastercard Scholarship for international students is an initiative under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. This scholarship help finance the education and training of young students. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program envisions a transformative network of young people and institutions driving inclusive and equitable socio-economic change in around the world. Mastercard foundation has partner with various institutions and non-governmental organizations to carry out this program. EARTH University is partnered with the Mastercard Foundation to provide scholarships to young leaders from disadvantaged communities around the globe. Approximately one-third of the scholars will come from Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Mastercard Scholarship Details :
Application Timeline : 15th October – 31st January every year. (may vary sometimes).
Eligible Countries: Open to all sub Saharan African countries, Latin America and the Caribbean .
Host Institutions : EARTH University.
Type of Degree : Undergraduate degree. Graduate students should check here.
Fields of Study : Selected Courses offered at the university.
Number of Scholarship Seats Available : Several seats.
Host Country : Costa Rica.
EARTH University offers a four-year undergraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences. Our prestigious international faculty focuses on providing an education with a solid scientific and technical foundation, which emphasizes ethical values, entrepreneurship, and environmental and social commitment. We are a multicultural University, with students and faculty from more than 50 countries around the world. EARTH university offer scholarship opportunities for most of it international students to help them focus on their academic goals. The EARTH University Mastercard scholarship is just one of the scholarships for international students.
Mastercard Scholarship Application Requirement
Prospective students should be able to meet the following application requirements;
- Academic Documents. Applicants must upload their high school diploma and high school transcript into the application portal.
- Letter of Recommendation. Provide three recommendation letters from non-family members, using the provided PDF format. You can download the format from the platform.
- Upload any other supporting documents: certificates of foreign language, special achievements, awards, completion of courses or training, etc.
- Supporting Documents. Upload any other supporting documents: certificates of foreign language, special achievements, awards, completion of courses or training, etc.
Is Mastercard Fully funded scholarship only for African Students? No, Mastercard scholarship support other students from around the world.
Mastercard Scholarship Benefits
The Mastercard scholarship for international students cover the full cost and other expenses of beneficiary studies. It includes;
- Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, Enterprise Development amongst others)
- Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
- Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning and tutoring.
- Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development.
- The prestige of becoming part of and network with the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.
How to Apply for Mastercard Scholarship.
Interested candidates can apply for the Mastercard Scholarship by following the application procedure of the partnered university. EARTH university application is simple and free to everyone to apply to. The application link can be found below this post. Students are advised to apply within the application period with all required documents. Please feel free to contact us for free application guidance.