The ASU Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation
announce scholars program at Arizona State University in USA. Scholarships are
awarded to students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest
socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership
abilities. The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent
to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be
obtained within eight semesters or four academic
years. The application deadline is December 1, 2013.
announce scholars program at Arizona State University in USA. Scholarships are
awarded to students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest
socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership
abilities. The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent
to the costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be
obtained within eight semesters or four academic
years. The application deadline is December 1, 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the
Arizona State University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate
degree level at Arizona State University.
Scholarship Provider: The ASU Foundation and The MasterCard
Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Arizona State University.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate
degree level at Arizona State University.
Scholarship Provider: The ASU Foundation and The MasterCard
Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: This prestigious scholarship recognizes international students from
Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest socioeconomic quintiles and show
outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Those considered for this
program demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional records of service
and activity in their schools and communities, and a commitment to return to
Africa after their studies to make an impact on social and economic change in
their home countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest socioeconomic quintiles and show
outstanding academic and leadership abilities. Those considered for this
program demonstrate high academic achievement, exceptional records of service
and activity in their schools and communities, and a commitment to return to
Africa after their studies to make an impact on social and economic change in
their home countries.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students from Sub-Saharan Africa (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal,
Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal,
Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia or Zimbabwe) can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The ASU Foundation for a New American University and The MasterCard
Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard
Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. This prestigious scholarship recognizes
international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest
socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership
abilities. Those considered for this program demonstrate high academic
achievement, exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and
communities, and a commitment to return to Africa after their studies to make
an impact on social and economic change in their home countries.
Foundation are pleased to announce the availability of The MasterCard
Foundation Scholars Program at ASU. This prestigious scholarship recognizes
international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who come from the lowest
socioeconomic quintiles and show outstanding academic and leadership
abilities. Those considered for this program demonstrate high academic
achievement, exceptional records of service and activity in their schools and
communities, and a commitment to return to Africa after their studies to make
an impact on social and economic change in their home countries.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is offered for eight semesters or for four academic
years.
years.
What does it cover? The Scholars program provides financial assistance equivalent to the
costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained
within eight semesters, or four academic years. The scholarship includes
travel, tuition, housing, food, living expenses, internship experience in
Sub-Saharan Africa, and cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat
in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior
retreat. Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer
school courses. In addition to financial support, students are provided with a
comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and cultural
transition services to ensure each student’s academic success, community
engagement, and transition to employment opportunities that will further social
and economic change in Africa.
costs related to the attainment of a bachelor’s degree, which must be obtained
within eight semesters, or four academic years. The scholarship includes
travel, tuition, housing, food, living expenses, internship experience in
Sub-Saharan Africa, and cohort signature programs, such as a freshman retreat
in northern Arizona, a Broadway show at Gammage Auditorium and a senior
retreat. Students also are eligible to take up to nine credit hours of summer
school courses. In addition to financial support, students are provided with a
comprehensive support network that includes an array of mentoring and cultural
transition services to ensure each student’s academic success, community
engagement, and transition to employment opportunities that will further social
and economic change in Africa.
Selection Criteria:
–academic achievement and potential
-demonstration of service and leadership in school or community and motivation
to give back
-motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation
-verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status
–academic achievement and potential
-demonstration of service and leadership in school or community and motivation
to give back
-motivation and commitment to return to Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation
-verification of disadvantaged socio-economic status
Notification: –The
selection committee will determine semi-finalists by Feb. 15, 2014. If a
student is selected as a semi-finalist, a letter of recommendation will be
required. Reference forms will be sent to semi-finalists when they are notified.
-Recommendation forms must be submitted to The MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program at ASU no later than March 7, 2014.
-The selection committee will determine finalists by March 28, 2014.
-All other candidates will be notified by April 7, 2014.
selection committee will determine semi-finalists by Feb. 15, 2014. If a
student is selected as a semi-finalist, a letter of recommendation will be
required. Reference forms will be sent to semi-finalists when they are notified.
-Recommendation forms must be submitted to The MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program at ASU no later than March 7, 2014.
-The selection committee will determine finalists by March 28, 2014.
-All other candidates will be notified by April 7, 2014.
How to Apply: The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU must receive a
completed online application, which includes:
-financial information related to the household income and expenses
-four essays
-references’ names and contact information
-student information and daily activities
completed online application, which includes:
-financial information related to the household income and expenses
-four essays
-references’ names and contact information
-student information and daily activities
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 15, 2014.
Students required to take the TOEFL are strongly encouraged to take the
exam by Dec. 1, 2013, to ensure an on-time submission of materials for
admission to ASU.
Students required to take the TOEFL are strongly encouraged to take the
exam by Dec. 1, 2013, to ensure an on-time submission of materials for
admission to ASU.
