United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program. This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world class university education.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa will provide full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate degree-seeking applicants. By completion of their studies, scholars will be required to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent, having been equipped with internationally recognized and locally applicable qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Youth not exceeding 29 years old in the following categories qualify:- Young women
- Young men
- Refugees and displaced youth
- Youth with disabilities
Note: Young women are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Scholars must demonstrate the following qualities:- Academic talent: They must value learning and have a personal motivation to complete their education. Must meet the university admissions requirement as per the Kenya Commission for University Education or its equivalent.
- Commitment to giving back: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to improving their communities through previous and/or past engagements with community outreach activities.
- Leadership potential: Scholars must show commitment to becoming change makers, role models, and mentors who embrace ethical leadership.
- School of Science and Technology (SST) – Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology, Bachelor of Science 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) – Bachelor of Arts in Animation, Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and Directing.
- Chandaria School of Business (CSOB) – Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) – Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Required documents
A completed application should include the following:
- Application letter stating the following:
- Personal Background including family financial position.
- Why you chose USIU-Africa.
- Where you see yourself after graduation.
- Copies of academic documents (Final High school certificates).
- Recommendation from your high school teacher, head teacher or sponsoring organization. The letter must be current, official, stamped and signed.
- One recent Passport size photograph.
- A copy of your Birth certificate, National Identity Card or Passport and/or refugee travel document.
- A copy of refugee identity document (where applicable).
- A copy of disability registration document/card (where applicable).
How to apply
- Interested applicants can download the application form from here or pick the forms from the Admissions Office, located in the Main Administration building at USIU-Africa at no cost.
- Submit completed application form by email ensuring that the scanned copy of the scholarship application form and all the required documents are scanned in PDF format and clearly named while saving, with your name as the email subject to: mcfsp-applications@usiu.ac.ke
Scholarship Value
- Tuition and functional fees.
- Laptops, books, and other learning materials.
- Reasonable accommodation and meals.
- Medical insurance.
- Stipend.
- Transport to and from home.
- Access to leadership training.
- Access to entrepreneurial training.
- Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship.
- Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
Deadline
28th February 2022
Review of applications and communication to shortlisted Candidates – Thursday, June 30, 2022
If you do not hear from them by this date (Thursday, June 30, 2022), please consider your application not successful.
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