The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides
disadvantaged young people with the education and skills needed to succeed in
the global economy
Students selected for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars
Program are provided opportunities to realize their full potential. Through
Foundation partners, they receive holistic financial, academic, and emotional
support as they transition from secondary to university education and into the
workforce. Scholars will build core competencies such as critical thinking,
problem solving, and working across diverse groups to ensure their success in
the global economy.
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is designed to
provide students with holistic support, including:
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Students receive financial support for fees, uniforms, books
and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends.
21ST CENTURY SKILL BUILDING
Students benefit from enrichment in skill areas relevant to
employment success, such as critical thinking, communications, and
entrepreneurship.
TRANSITION SUPPORT
Students will receive support during their transition into
secondary school, university or the workforce with mentoring, career
counseling, internships, leadership development, and other life skills
coaching.
GIVE-BACK COMPONENT
An integral component of the Program is the commitment from
the Scholars to give back to their communities and countries of origin.
Students will demonstrate this commitment through volunteerism and community
service, as well as other forms of experiential learning.
ALUMNI NETWORK
Graduates of the Scholars Program will be connected through
an alumni network that offers information, resources, and opportunities to
consult with other graduates.
The Foundation has committed $500 million over 10 years to
an expanding network of education institutions and non-profit organizations
that believe education is a catalyst for social and economic progress. The
network includes: African Leadership Academy, American University of Beirut –
Faculty of Health Sciences, Arizona State University, Ashesi University, Duke
University, EARTH University, Michigan State University, Stanford University,
University of California at Berkeley, and Wellesley College.
These partners are educating and providing holistic support
to deserving young people who are committed to giving back. Students enrolled
in the Scholars Program receive comprehensive scholarships, mentoring,
leadership development, and life skills support as they transition to secondary
school, university or the workforce.
These partners are responsible for recruiting and selecting
the Scholars that attend their schools.
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