The wait is over! The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), has officially opened applications for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Scholarship. This is your golden ticket to pursue a fully funded graduate degree at one of the top innovation-focused universities in the United States. With only 30 spots available, the competition will be fierce — and the rewards life-changing.
What’s on Offer?
The scholarship provides full funding for select technology and innovation master’s programs at ASU. Successful applicants will join a vibrant community of future African changemakers, gaining access not only to education but also to mentorship, networks, and leadership training.
Available graduate programs include:
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MS Information Technology
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Data Science Analytics & Engineering
- MSc Computer Science
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Be aged 18 to 33 by the deadline.
- Have an undergraduate degree completed by August 2026.
- Show academic excellence, community service, and ethical leadership.
- Be financially in need of support for graduate studies.
- Not already hold or be enrolled in another master’s or graduate degree before August 2026.
- Meet ASU admission requirements, including proof of English proficiency.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the 2026 Innovation and Technology Scholarship is 14 September 2025. Don’t wait until the last moment — this could be the opportunity that transforms your career and your future.