Scholars

 

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    The MasterCard Foundation Scholars represent the potential of Africa's rising generation.

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    BECOMING A MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLAR

    To become a Scholar, visit the partners section and click on the links for each partner. They are responsible for selecting the Scholars who attend their schools.

    View our current partners
Featured story:

Barbara Kotei

Barbara Kotei, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from Ghana, shares her aspiration to heal and empower people in her community following her graduation from Michigan State University.

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Barbara Kotei

Barbara Kotei, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from Ghana, shares her aspiration to heal and empower people in her community following her graduation from Michigan State University.
Featured story:

JOSEPH MUNYABANZA

Joseph Munyabanza, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains how living in a refugee camp inspired him to pursue education and help others to do the same.

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JOSEPH MUNYABANZA

Joseph Munyabanza, a MasterCard Foundation Scholar from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, explains how living in a refugee camp inspired him to pursue education and help others to do the same.

Scholars

Students selected for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program are provided opportunities to realize their full potential. Through Foundation partners, they receive holistic financial, academic, and emotional support as they transition from secondary to university education and into the workforce. Scholars will build core competencies such as critical thinking, problem solving, and working across diverse groups to ensure their success in the global economy.

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What makes a mastercard foundation scholar?

Partner institutions will identify and select young men and women from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated the following attributes:

  • ACADEMIC TALENT

    Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education.

  • COMMITMENT TO GIVING BACK

    Scholars will apply what they learn to improve their communities.

  • POTENTIAL TO LEAD

    Graduates will be prepared and empowered to lead Africa into the future.

MEET THE SCHOLARS

Barbara Kotei

Barbara is a Scholar from Ghana interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

Attending: Michigan State University

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Joseph Munyabanza

Joseph is a Scholar from the Democratic Republic of the Congo studying biology.

Attending: Westminster College

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