🎓 MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – UNDERGRADUATE 2027
As of 6 November 2026, the Mastercard Foundation's official partner directory identifies several institutions with undergraduate scholarship applications marked open.
For Tanzanian students who want a fully funded Bachelor's degree, I recommend prioritising the opportunities below.
1. Undergraduate scholarships currently listed as open
1. African Leadership University (ALU)
Kigali, Rwanda
Undergraduate Bachelor's degrees.
Full scholarship opportunities.
Particularly encourages young women, refugees and students with disabilities.
Leadership and entrepreneurship focus.
2. Ashesi University
Berekuso, Ghana
Undergraduate Bachelor's programmes.
Mastercard Foundation full scholarship opportunities.
Covers tuition, accommodation, meals and learning resources.
Leadership, community service and academic excellence are important.
Apply through Ashesi's general admissions and scholarship process. The university determines the applicable award.
3. African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE)
Mauritius
Undergraduate degrees.
Computer Science.
Software Engineering.
Entrepreneurial Leadership.
International Business and Trade.
Full tuition and additional financial support.
Special consideration for female applicants, students with disabilities and applicants aged 26 or younger.
Official scholarship and application4. EARTH University
Costa Rica
Four-year undergraduate degree.
Agricultural sciences and sustainable development.
Food systems and environmental sustainability.
Full scholarship support, including tuition and basic living expenses.
Open to eligible young people from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
2. Opportunities that are already closed
University | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|
University of Cape Town | South Africa | Closed – 30 Sept |
Makerere University | Uganda | Closed – 5 June |
KNUST | Ghana | Closed |
University of Rwanda | Rwanda | Closed – 12 Oct |
3. General eligibility for applicants
Applicants should generally prepare:
citizenship and proof of residence in Africa.
Secondary school certificates and academic transcripts.
Strong academic performance.
Evidence of financial need.
Leadership and community service experience.
Personal statement explaining educational barriers and future ambitions.
Recommendation letters.
English-language proficiency where required by the university.
Age requirements vary between partner institutions. Do not assume that one university's age limit applies to all.
4. Important information
The best immediate opportunities are:
Ashesi University – November 2026.
African Leadership University – November 2026.
African Leadership College – January 2027.
EARTH University – January 2027.
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