The United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi, Kenya, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is offering full-cost undergraduate scholarships to academically talented young Africans facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability barriers.
Comprehensive Scholarship Benefits (4 Years)
- Full tuition and functional university fees.
- A brand-new laptop, textbooks, and learning materials.
- Full on-campus accommodation and meals.
- Comprehensive medical insurance and a monthly living stipend.
- Round-trip transport to and from your home country.
- Leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentorship training, plus reasonable support for disability needs.
Eligible 11 Undergraduate Degree Programmes at USIU-Africa
- School of Science and Technology (SST): BSc in Applied Computer Technology; BSc in Information Systems and Technology.
- School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (SPHS): Bachelor of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
- School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts (SCCCA): BA in Animation; BA in Film Production and Directing.
- Chandaria School of Business Administration (CSOB): BSc in Finance; BSc in International Business Administration; BSc in Accounting.
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS): BA in International Relations; BA in Psychology.
- Explore course details on the USIU-Africa Undergraduate Programs page.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of an African country aged 29 years or younger (young women, refugees/displaced youth, and youth with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply).
- Must be a first-time undergraduate degree-seeking applicant who meets the Kenya Commission for University Education admission criteria (or equivalent, such as strong WAEC/NECO grades).
- Demonstrate genuine financial need, leadership potential, and a proven track record of giving back to your community.
How to Apply and Deadline
- Download the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- Email your completed, clearly scanned application form and all supporting documents as a single PDF attachment to mcfsp-applications@usiu.ac.ke (or deliver by hand/post to: Program Director, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, USIU-Africa, P.O. Box 14634 - 00800, Nairobi).
- For enquiries, email mcfsp@usiu.ac.ke, call +254 730 116 218, or visit the official USIU-Africa MCF Scholarship webpage.
Applications close on 27th November 2020.
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