The program is open to residents and citizens of
Sub-Saharan African countries applying for Masters program at Michigan State
University.
Students must be first-time applicants to MSU.
Transfer students are not eligible for the program.
Eligibility
- Prior
completion of a Bachelors Degree from an African University with academic
achievements suggesting continued academic success as a graduate student.
- Strong
commitment to a professional path in line with an area of study that can
positively impact Africa.
- An
interest in and capacity for give-back, evidenced by commitment and
engagement on campus, in professional pursuits and/or community.
- Manifest
ethical behavior and strong character essential to joining The MasterCard
Foundation Scholars Network.
- Ability
to deal with change, uncertainty, and adversity, as well as interest in
other countries and cultures, necessary to succeed as a student overseas
and represent one’s home country
- Significant
financial need and/or from lowest income bracket in country of origin
- Commitment
to give back in ways that enhance the economic growth and social
development of Africa.
Download Scholarship Application Forms
- Application Form, due February 3, 2014
Application Instructions
- In
order to apply for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan
State University, you MUST first apply to the desired
masters program through the department that hosts your program. Only
students in on-campus Masters Programs are eligible for this scholarship
- IMPORTANT:
Be sure to save your Applicant ID and password during the MSU application
process. You will need your Applicant ID to complete the MCF Scholarship
Application.
- Make
arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS), and any
other required exams (GRE, GMAT, depending on departmental requirements).
Students are strongly encouraged to take these exams by mid-December, in order for MSU to receive scores on time. - Ensure
that the department receives all required supporting documents and
official test scores by February 3, 2014. Each
department sets its own criteria for admission. Read the department's
website carefully and then follow the department’s instructions for
graduate admission. Make arrangements to send all required official
academic documents, letters of support, official test scores, etc. as
indicated by the department and on the Application for Graduate Admission.
Only students admitted to Michigan State University will be considered for this scholarship. You should communicate with the appropriate graduate department regarding the status of your application. - Complete
the graduate student scholarship application and
send it to your graduate department to arrive by February 3, 2014.
If submitting a hand-written scholarship application, ensure the document
is clearly legible.
