UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in the USA?
Mastercard Foundation is sponsoring indigent but passionate Africans on a fully funded scholarship to study in the United States of America.
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The Mastercard scholarship covers the full tuition, accommodation, travel costs, books, and registration fees for all selected candidates. They are also offered a laptop to assist their education and research activities.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Mastercard Foundation
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-USA
- Location: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Scholarships || Postgraduate Scholarships || Masters Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Living Stipends
- Laptop
- Hospital
- Eligibility: African Countries
- Deadline: Varies by Program
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UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship Details
The MasterCard Scholarship at UC Berkely aims to develop a cohort of ethical, entrepreneurial, and energetic young leaders who will drive and lead socio-economic transformation in Africa.
The University of California, Berkeley has partnered with The Mastercard Foundation in a collaborative, global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations that believe education is a catalyst for social and economic advancement.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a growing commitment, and, to date, the Program has committed over USD $1.2 billion to supporting the education and leadership development of more than 40,000 young people.
Based in the Center for African Studies at UC Berkeley, the MasterCard Scholarship at UC Berkely has provided support to over 120 students from 2012 to 2020, both undergraduate and master’s degree students. Students seeking doctoral degrees are not eligible for this Program.
UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship Benefits
- The Scholarship is fully-funded
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars receive a comprehensive scholarship equivalent to the costs associated with earning a master’s degree, which includes travel, tuition, Berkeley student fees, visa and SEVIS fees, housing, food, living expenses, and cohort signature programs which will focus on leadership and entrepreneurship.
- MBA students need to secure additional funding from Haas Business School through obtaining Haas scholarships, which requires meeting the Round One or Two application deadline.
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Available Programmes for UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship 2024
The following are eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:
- Architecture (M.Arch)
- Art (MFA)(link is external)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- City & Regional Planning (MCP)
- Development Practice (MDP)
- Education (MA)
- Energy & Resources (ERG)
- Engineering (M.DevEng, M.Eng, MS)
- College of Chemistry
- Folklore (MA)
- Journalism (MJ)
- Information Management & Systems (MIMS)
- Global Studies (MA)
- Public Health (MPH, MS, MA)
- Environmental Science, Policy, and Management (MF, MS)
- Public Policy (MPP)
- Social Welfare (MSW)
- LL.M. Programs
- Translational Medicine (MTM)
University of California Berkeley Mastercard Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the University of California Berkeley Mastercard Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Have academic talent
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Come from a socio-economically disadvantaged background
- Have demonstrated the commitment to give back to your community, country, or continent.
- Have expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after completing your studies
How To Apply for UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship 2025
To apply for the UC Berkeley MasterCard Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility
- After students apply for admission to a degree program, the Program will invite them to apply for the Scholarship, if they meet the eligibility requirements.
- Master’s degree applicants must first apply to a graduate progam before they will be considered for the Mastercard Foundations Scholars Program. Not all degree programs are eligible. Here is a list of Master’s Degree programs.
- Each eligible graduate degree program has specific requirements and applicants should carefully review those. If a graduate program has multilple admission rounds with staggered deadlines, only those who submit applications in the first round can be considered for the Scholars Program.
- The Graduate Division also provides detailed information on the admissions process for international students.
- Direct questions regarding admission requirements should be made to the specific graduate program.
- We outline more details of the Scholars Program application process for master’s program here. We will accept applications through the fall of 2028.
- While the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UC Berkeley is not open to undergraduates, students at this level are welcome to apply to the University of California, Berkeley.
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Deadline: Not Specified
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