EARTH University is honored to partner with The Mastercard Foundation to provide the Mastercard Earth University Scholarship to young leaders from disadvantaged communities around the globe.
Through the partnership, which forms part of The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, The Foundation will provide 120 scholarships to EARTH students.
The scholars will become leaders who will make significant contributions to agricultural and economic initiatives in their countries.
Approximately one-third of the scholars will come from Sub-Saharan Africa and the rest from Latin America and the Caribbean.
This scholarship program offers young people the opportunity to be part of EARTH’s extraordinary learning environment.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Earth University, you must:
- be a resident and a graduating high school student of a country within Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America;
- demonstrate financial need correspondent to that of the lowest two quintiles of your country;
- have very strong academic results within your school system;
- have a record of leadership and extracurricular involvement;
- maintain a strong desire to return to Africa to assist and work towards enhanced regional socioeconomic development;
- be graduating from a recognized secondary school, or have completed the necessary academic requirements; and
- fulfill the necessary English requirements (dependent on country).
Benefits
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars at Earth University will receive holistic support which includes:
- Tuition and functional fees;
- Laptops, books, and other learning materials;
- Reasonable accommodation and meals;
- Medical insurance;
- Stipend;
- Transport to and from home;
- Access to leadership training;
- Access to entrepreneurial training;
- Psycho-social support, career counseling, and mentorship;
- Disability needs will be reasonably catered for.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- A completed online application
- Three recommendations letters
- Transcripts from the last 3 years of high school.
- High school diploma
- Supporting documents
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Click HERE to Apply
