Published: 15 Jan 2026
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is Aimed at enabling the most promising young leaders from across Africa to access an ALU education, despite financial adversity or economic hardship. The broader African Leadership Group | Mastercard Foundation partnership was initiated in 2020 with the goal of developing and placing 2 Million young women and men into dignified and fulfilling jobs by 2030.
| Application Deadline | March 1, 2026 |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | Rwanda |
| School to study | African Leadership University |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Mastercard Foundation |
Full scholarship programme
Check also:
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (How to Apply)
Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on start.alueducation.com to apply
Here’s what the 3-step application process entails:
Stage 1 – Introduction: This first step is a basic form to tell us a bit about who you are.
Stage 2 – Additional Information Section: On successful completion of the Introduction, you will be asked to provide additional information and upload required documents to support your ALU application.
Stage 3 – Finances: This final stage will help you to understand the financial contribution you will need to make in order to support your ALU studies. Additionally, you will find out if you qualify to apply for ALU financial aid.
For more details, visit African Leadership University Scholarship webpage
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