Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for African students At KNUST Ghana 2021

Scholarship Description:

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for African students At KNUST Ghana 2021 is open for African Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Science and Technology taught at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 31 May 2021.

Degree Level:

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for African students At KNUST Ghana 2021 is available to undertake Masters level programs at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Science and Technology

Scholarship Benefits:

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and monthly stipend).
• Counselling Support Services.
• Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and 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 the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

Eligible Nationalities:

African Students are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria:

For the 2021/2022 Academic year:

• All Applicants must have a WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet 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.
• The Applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

Application Procedure:

Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or 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 Should Note

When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents:

• The printout of your application for admission at KNUST.
• Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent results.

Application form