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UM6P and Mastercard Foundation Launch All-Female Scholarship to Empower Young African Women

Olusola Blessing by Olusola Blessing
June 7, 2025
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UM6P and Mastercard Foundation Launch All-Female Scholarship to Empower Young African Women
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In a bold move to reshape access to higher education for young women across the continent, the Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (UM6P) and the Mastercard Foundation have launched a fully funded scholarship programme exclusively for African women. This initiative is designed to tackle structural barriers that continue to hinder women’s access to education, leadership, and economic opportunity.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at UM6P aims to provide young African women with the academic tools, leadership development, and social capital they need to become transformative changemakers. According to the university, the initiative is grounded in the belief that empowering women is essential to Africa’s progress.

The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate studies in key development fields such as Agriculture, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Data and AI, Business and Management, Hospitality and Tourism, and Economics and Social Sciences. Eligible programs include all UM6P master’s courses, the Architecture degree, a variety of engineering pathways, and bachelor’s programs in Nursing, Management, and Hospitality.

The benefits go far beyond tuition. Recipients will receive full funding, covering accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, and yearly flight tickets home. The programme also offers language training in English and French, international exposure opportunities, leadership and career coaching, entrepreneurship support, and inclusive assistance for young mothers, refugees, displaced individuals, and students with disabilities.

A major component of the initiative is the creation of a supportive alumni sisterhood, designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and long-term personal and professional growth.

UM6P and the Mastercard Foundation are looking for young women across Africa with outstanding academic records, a demonstrated commitment to leadership and community impact, and a clear financial or social need. Priority will be given to applicants from rural or underserved communities, and to young women who have historically faced exclusion from higher education.

Candidates must also pass UM6P’s entrance examor participate in the Step Up programme—a one-year, fully funded preparatory track for those who initially fall short of the academic requirements for engineering courses. This pathway equips participants with advanced training, personal development support, and cultural exposure to prepare them for future admission.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at UM6P marks a significant investment in Africa’s future—through the education and empowerment of women who will lead change across sectors and societies.

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