Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation 2024 Scholar Program for Africans

Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation 2024 Scholar Program for Africans

The Center for African Studies and the Mastercard Foundation have entered into a decade-long collaboration to back 108 master’s degree students hailing from Sub-Saharan African nations. These students are not only academically gifted but also dedicated to fostering substantial positive changes within the continent.

The University of California, often referred to as UC, is a prestigious public university system in the United States. With its headquarters in Oakland, California, UC comprises ten campuses located throughout the state, each known for its academic excellence and diverse research initiatives. UC is renowned for its commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and high-quality education. It plays a vital role in shaping the future through cutting-edge research in various fields and fostering a dynamic learning environment for students from around the world.

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Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Center for African Studies and Mastercard Foundation

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): University of California, Berkeley.

Scholarship Worth: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Scholarship Level: Postgraduate (Masters)

Nationality: Africans

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for the Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program:

• Being a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country: This includes Africans who are refugees or displaced within the African continent. This scholarship is not intended for citizens of North African countries. Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible.
• Having academic talent: All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to a UC Berkeley master’s degree program to be considered for the Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is demonstrated academic excellence.
• Demonstrating leadership potential: The Program seeks those committed to developing the skills and mindsets associated with transformative leadership, i.e, that which engages others in an ethical manner to generate positive and lasting change.
• Coming from a socio-economically disadvantaged background: This Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who might not otherwise have access to quality further education.
• Having demonstrated the commitment to give back to your community, country, or continent: Well-rounded students who are engaged in activities beyond the classroom. Some may be directly related to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social, economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about. Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their application to UC Berkeley, and then later in the Scholarship application.
• Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies: Students who are engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their communities, and who will take advantage of their education at UC Berkeley to better equip themselves with the knowledge and training to address these issues upon return.

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Application Procedures for the Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program (How to Apply):

Prospective candidates for the Berkeley’s Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program in 2024 must initially submit an application for a graduate program. Only after applying for admission to an eligible program at Berkeley should applicants proceed to submit their application for the UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation program.

Application Deadline: Varies according to Program

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