Phase II: Strengthening Institutional Linkages
In 2016, ASU and the Mastercard Foundation Program launched the second phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. This phase supported 150 Mastercard Foundation Scholars over four cohorts from select partner institutions in Ghana to complete accelerated master’s degrees at ASU through the university’s 3+1+1 international accelerated degree program format.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars, selected during their third year of undergraduate study in two universities in Ghana (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Ashesi University), completed the final year of their bachelor’s degree followed by a one-year master’s degree at ASU. Current degree offerings included:
W.P. Carey School of Business
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Finance
- Master of Science in Global Logistics
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Thunderbird School of Global Management
The scholarships provided under this phase covered the cost of tuition and fees for the duration of study while attending ASU as a Scholar. It included travel to and from ASU, student visa-related expenses, housing, food, books, a living stipend and a laptop.
How to join the program
This phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU has concluded. At this time, ASU is not offering additional undergraduate or master's degree scholarships through the phase two program. Prospective applicants can visit our phase three page for current offerings.
Faculty engagement
A key component of this phase, Strengthening Institutional Linkages, provided professional development opportunities for professors in Ghana and created opportunities for learning and collaborative research with ASU faculty. These collaborations enhanced the support provided to Mastercard Foundation Scholars and facilitated mutual learning through faculty exchange and collaborative research.