Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program 2022/2023

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality university education.

The goal is to raise the next generation of ethical and
transformational leaders who would influence change on the African
Continent. The Program offers an opportunity for its scholars to receive
holistic training that empowers them to be change leaders. The Scholars
Program embodies an array of services including mentorship, cultural
transition, etc. that will lead to the scholar’s academic success,
community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which
will further the goal of social and economic transformation of Africa.

Eligibility.

• Open
  to all applicants with WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and
  A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognised
  institution and Certificate Ready and meets KNUST’s Admission
  Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted.
  Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
• The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
• The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
• Priority shall be given to;
  • Females
  • Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)
  • Persons with Disability
• The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.

Benefits.

The Scholarship package includes:

• Comprehensive
  financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation,
  learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
• Counselling Support Services
• 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.
• Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back),
• 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.

Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS/any other courier mail to:

The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat
℅ Office of the Dean of Students
Private Mail Bag
KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

International
applicants are required to submit these additional documents when
submitting scholarship application form to the Secretariat:

• The print out of KNUST’s online admission
• Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE WELL:

• There are absolutely NO CHARGES/ FEES/ FACILITATION/ AGENTS OR INTERMEDIARIES REQUIRED at any stage of this process.
• Inaccurate
  information or fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of any
  applicant and any attempt to influence the process will lead to
  disqualification and a recommendation for summary dismissal.
• The decisions of the SELECTION COMMITTEE constituted by the Vice Chancellor are FINAL.
• Telephone
  numbers, Skype IDs and email addresses provided by applicants should
  be ACTIVE at all times to receive critical information on their
  application.
• For further enquiry and assistance on how to apply,
  please contact the Secretariat on +233-206-030-790 / +233-3220-62975 or
  email us at [email protected] or [email protected].
• Applicants
  are advised to desist from calling the Secretariat to inquire of the
  status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact
  applicants when necessary.
• Applicants must apply to KNUST for undergraduate admission in order to be considered for the scholarship.

Deadline for the Submission of Applications: 

• Friday, 1st May, 2022 at 17:00GMT.