Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program at Arizona State University 2025

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for professional certificates. These flexible, self-paced online programs empower you to build in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, all while earning ASU credits that can be applied toward a future master’s degree. Participants who obtain the academic certificate will be automatically entered into the Scholarship application process for fully-funded online Master’s degrees.

Scholarships are available for the following part-time, online graduate programs:

• Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management
• Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program

Application Deadline	01 Jun 2025
School to study	Arizona State University
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	MasterCard Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program

The Scholarship will cover the following:

• Full Tuition for ASU Self-Study Certificate
• Flexible, Online Format
• 1:1 Coaching & Mentorship
• Access to ASU Resources
• Earn Transferable ASU Credits Toward Master’s Degree
• Select participants will be awarded a scholarship for full-funded Masters degrees in Supply Chain Management or Leadership Management

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program Qualification

• Applicants must be a citizen of an African country committed to ethical leadership and demonstrated engagement in their community.
• Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service in their community.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and ambitions that exceed one’s financial resources.
• Applicants must have earned an undergraduate degree conferred by July 2025.  
• Applicants must not have started or completed other graduate or masters degrees before August 2025. 

Application Deadline

June 1, 2025

How to Apply

All applicants, once registered, should have read and understood the application guidance and eligibility criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any errors or incorrect information. Arizona State University and the Mastercard Foundation reserve the right to cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the conditions of the scholarship or to make no awards at all. 

For more details,visit Mastercard Foundation webpage