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.
Eligible Fields:
Scholarships are available for the following full time, on-campus graduate programs:

User Experience, MS
Graphic Information Technology, MS
Computer Science, MS
Information Technology, MS
Learning Sciences, MA
Digital Culture, MS
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
MBA concentration must be in either Business Analytics or Marketing
What Type of Award is this?
Master

Who can apply?

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.
How are Applicants Selected?
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.

Which Countries are Eligible?
African countries

Where will Award be Taken?
Arizona State University (ASU), USA

How Many Positions will be Given?
10

What is the Benefit of Award?

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.

The application deadline for this scholarship is 7th October 2022.


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