Description

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for African students At KNUST Ghana 2021 is open for African Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Science and Technology taught at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 31 May 2021.

Degree Level

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship for African students At KNUST Ghana 2021 is available to undertake Masters level programs at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Science and Technology

Benefits

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and monthly stipend).
• Counselling Support Services.
• Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, amongst others).
• Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
• Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning and tutoring.
• Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back).
• Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development.
• The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

Eligible Nationalities

African Students are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

For the 2021/2022 Academic year:

• All Applicants must have a WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
• The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
• The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
• Priority shall be given to:

• • Females
  • Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)
  • Persons with Disability

• The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
• The Applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

Application Procedure

Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:

The Program Manager

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat

℅ Office of the Dean of Students

Private Mail Bag

KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

International Applicants Should Note

When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents:

• The printout of your application for admission at KNUST.
• Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent results.

Application form