Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Universidad EARTH 2025

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Deadline: 31st January 2025

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Call for Application Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Edinburgh.

Since 2011, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at EARTH University provides educational opportunities to young people from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In addition to providing scholarships for young leaders, the Program at EARTH integrates services such as mentoring, career counselling, service-learning opportunities, and internships. Following successful completion of EARTH University’s four-year program, the majority of Mastercard Foundation Scholars return to their countries as part of a growing movement of leaders committed to transforming global food systems and contributing to sustainable livelihoods across the continent.

The largest scholarship and leadership initiative of its kind in Africa, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program prepares talented and diverse young people with a commitment to giving back with the skills and mindsets they need to pursue their aspirations and enrich their communities. The Program is more than just a scholarship. It offers mentoring, leadership skills development, tutoring, internship opportunities, and career services in addition to covering tuition and basic living expenses.

Implemented through a Pan-African and global network of more than 50 universities and non-governmental organizations, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is strengthening the higher education ecosystem by encouraging inclusion and accessibility, innovation in teaching and learning, research and collaboration across critical sectors and stakeholders.

The Mastercard Foundation is a Canadian Foundation and one of the world’s largest foundations, with a mission to advance education and financial inclusion. It works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. The Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is an independent organization and separate from the company. Its policies, operations and programs are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.

Eligibility

You must meet the eligibility criteria to apply:

Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the EARTH University for a relevant degree program listed.

Applicants will have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
Applicants must have graduated from an undergraduate study and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload (For Masters Studies)
Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a sub-Saharan African country.
Applicants must have faced barriers to education and in their early career.
Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
Applicants must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis

Benefits

Covers full approved tuition fees: scholars will not pay for any part of the tuition fees.
Academic stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, and laptop.
The opportunity to attend an in-person gathering.
Participation in activities as part of the wider Climate Leadership Programme at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching and support.
Additional support is offered to Scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.

Eligible Regions: Africa

Application Process

You must fill out the online application form at the platform: apply.earth.ac.cr, entering your email and code. For more information, go to the “steps to follow” section on this page.
Upload to the platform 3 recommendation letters from non-family members, using the provided PDF format. You can download the format entering the platform.
Upload your high school transcripts from your last three completed years of high school (just high school, no transcripts from university or college).
Upload your high school diploma or certification of completion of studies
Upload any other supporting documents: certificates of foreign language, special achievements, awards, completion of courses or training, etc.

For Further Queries: If you have a question you would like to ask, including admission queries, please use their official QA section on their website.

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