Phase III: Innovation and Technology

The third phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) marks a significant step in empowering young African leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovative and sustainable development on the continent.

Building on the success of previous phases, this new chapter will engage 700 young adults between 2024-2030. The Program will support a range of pathways, including in-person and online degrees as well as English language learning delivered in partnership with African institutions, and certificates in fields such as supply chain management and global management. Through these programs, ASU aims to equip African youth with the critical technological, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

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Innovation and Technology Scholarship

2025 Application

Scholarship details

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.

W.P Carey School of Business

Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management

Thunderbird School of Global Management

Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

What is included in the scholarship?

The scholarship will cover full tuition for the ASU Self-Study Certificate, offering a flexible, online format. It also includes 1:1 coaching and mentorship, access to ASU resources, and the opportunity to earn transferable ASU credits that can be applied toward a master’s degree. Select participants will be supported through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to pursue master’s degree programs at no cost.

How to apply

The application can be found here. The deadline to apply for fall 2025 is June 1, 2025.

Download the flier here.

Scholarship Details
The application deadline is June 1, 2025, 23:59 GMT.
Eligibility Criteria: 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.

Scholarship Details

The application deadline is June 1, 2025, 23:59 GMT.

Eligibility Criteria:

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.