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MasterCard/Arizona State University (ASU)/Baobab Digital Innovation Scholarship 2023 for African Students

In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University will provide graduate scholarships to train 25 young African professionals at the Master’s level for various programs over 4 years (2021 – 2025). This scholarship program is situated within EdPlus, a central enterprise unit for ASU, focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.


MasterCard/Arizona State University Masters Scholarship

Application DeadlineOctober 7, 2022
Country to studyUnited States
School to studyArizona State University
TypeMasters
SponsorBaobab Digital Innovation Scholarship
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of MasterCard/Arizona State University Masters Scholarship

The Scholarship will cover the following:

  • Costs incurred for visa application processing
  • Costs incurred for English language tests
  • Costs incurred for GRE or other equivalent exams
  • Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
  • Full tuition, books and fees
  • Housing
  • Participation in Scholarship programming

Awards are tenable for the duration of the graduate program of study, and at the end of the award, candidates will be expected to return to Africa.   

Requirements for MasterCard/Arizona State University Masters Scholarship

  • Applicants must want to apply for one of the eligible programs listed above.
  • Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice, that includes a high level of English proficiency.
  • Applicants must be a citizen of an African country.
  • Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 on or before the application deadline.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
  • Applicants must present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere.
  • Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree with a required minimum 4 years of study.  
  • Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate degrees before August 2023.  
  • Applicants must be able to live in Phoenix, Arizona for the duration of the program.

Selection Process

A strong expectation of the Scholars Program is that participants return to their home countries to invest their gained skills and education in their country’s social and economic growth. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ASU is committed to enhancing the quality of students’ educational experience by ensuring accessibility for all programs and services.

Application Deadline

October 7, 2022

How to Apply

  • To submit an online application, click NEXT
  • If you have limited internet access, you can complete and submit a downloadable version of the application to [email protected]. To access the downloadable form click HERE.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions here and direct any other questions to [email protected].

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