Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Mastercard Foundation x ASU
Host Country: USA
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships || Trainings 
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition Costs • Living Stipends • Accommodation• Health Insurance
Eligibility: Students from 50+ African Countries
Deadline: September 27, 2026

Mastercard Scholarship at Arizona State University 2027 Details

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for students admitted for the 2027–2028 academic year to pursue select master’s degree programs focused on technology and innovation.

The scholarship supports a traditional, in-person, two-year graduate degree experience at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, United States. The scholarship covers full tuition, on-campus housing, healthcare coverage, and comprehensive support throughout the graduate program.

In addition to financial support, Mastercard Foundation Scholars participate in leadership development, mentorship, community engagement, professional development, and other enrichment opportunities.

Through their academic and other experiences, participants are prepared to apply their knowledge, skills, and leadership to contribute to meaningful social and economic progress in their communities and beyond.

Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship Benefits

Selected awardees receive a comprehensive financial package that removes financial barriers:

• Visa application processing costs
• English language proficiency test voucher, if required
• ASU graduate application fee waiver
• Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
• Full tuition, required books, and student fees
• Medical support
• On-campus housing
• Leadership and signature programming
• In addition to financial support, Mastercard Foundation Scholars participate in leadership development, mentorship, community engagement, professional development, and other enrichment opportunities.

ASU Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution. Higher education diplomas, certificates, and other non-degree credentials are not equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, equivalent to a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must meet ASU’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission.
• Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
• Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership, service, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
• Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree program.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in, or begin, another graduate or master’s degree program while applying for this scholarship.
• Applicants must be able to relocate to and reside on ASU’s campus in Tempe, Arizona, USA, for the duration of the program.

Eligible Programmes for Mastercard Scholarship at Arizona State University

The 2027 Mastercard Scholarship at Arizona State University is open to candidates pursuing the following programmes;

• MS Global Technology and Development
• MS Information Technology
• MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
• MCS Computer Science
• MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics)
• MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
• MS Clean Energy Systems
• MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use

Required Documents for Mastercard Scholarship at Arizona State University

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

• CV/Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts

All in PDF formats

How To Apply for Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2027

The step-by-step guide to apply for the Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship is as follows;

• Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
• applicants are encouraged to submit completed online applications.
• If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF version of the form (do not request edit access). 
• To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) in PDF format to [email protected].
• Submit your application by the deadline.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2026

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