Applications are open for the 2026 Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships. The program will train 120 young African professionals at the master’s level from 2025 to 2030, with a strong focus on technology and innovation.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, 30 fully funded scholarships are available. Each covers tuition fees, accommodation, books, medical expenses, and more. This is a 2-year on-campus master’s program in Phoenix, Arizona, designed to prepare African youth for leadership roles in the global digital economy.
Available graduate programs
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Information Technology
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MS User Experience
- MSC Computer Science
- MS Data Science Analytics & Engineering
- MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must:
- Qualify academically for admission, including English proficiency.
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Be aged 18–33 on or before the deadline.
- Show leadership, service, and community engagement.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
- Hold an undergraduate degree by August 2026.
- Not have started or completed another graduate degree before August 2026.
- Be able to live in Phoenix for the program duration.
Scholarship benefits
- Visa processing costs
- English language test fees
- Program application costs
- Airfare to and from Phoenix
- Full tuition, books, and fees
- Medical coverage
- On-campus housing
- Participation in leadership and mentorship programs
Application process
Deadline: 14 September 2025, 23:59 GMT.
Applicants must first apply for the scholarship. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Final decisions will be made by February 2026, and successful candidates will start in August 2026.
For more information:
Visit the official ASU Mastercard Foundation Scholarship page
