United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2021 for young Africans (Fully Funded)

 Application Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2021. 

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program. This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world-class university education.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa will provide full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate degree-seeking applicants. By the completion of their studies, scholars will be required to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent, having been equipped with internationally recognized and locally applicable qualifications.

Requirements

Only women not exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualify:
Young women
Refugees and displaced youth
Youth with disabilities.
Scholars must demonstrate the following qualities:
Academic talent: They must value learning and have a personal motivation to complete their education. Must meet the university admissions requirement as per the Kenya Commission for University Education or its equivalent.
Commitment to giving back: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities through previous and/or past engagements with community outreach activities.
Leadership potential

Benefits

Tuition and functional fees;
Laptops, books, and other learning materials;
Reasonable accommodation and meals;
Medical insurance;
Stipend;
Transport to and from home;
Access to leadership training;
Access to entrepreneurial training;
Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship.
Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.

Click here to apply: http://bit.ly/2PaL8lH