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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa)

Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

A dedicated Mastercard Foundation graduate scholarship reserved for nationals of Somalia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Eritrea, delivered jointly by the University of Gondar in Ethiopia and Queen's University in Canada.

Provider
Mastercard Foundation / University of Gondar & Queen's University
Host country
Ethiopia
Deadline
Unknown
Region
East Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.
Funding
Fully funded — tuition, accommodation, living stipend, learning materials, travel and comprehensive wraparound support.
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Unknown

Key eligibility criteria

  • Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — tuition, accommodation, living stipend, learning materials, travel and comprehensive wraparound support.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully funded — tuition, accommodation, living stipend, learning materials, travel and comprehensive wraparound support.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa) eligibility

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  • Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://uogqueensmcf.com/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/graduate-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Unknown. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Unknown. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Unknown

      Provider deadline information: Unknown. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa)?+

    Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.

    What funding does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – University of Gondar & Queen's University (Horn of Africa) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition, accommodation, living stipend, learning materials, travel and comprehensive wraparound support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Unknown. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://uogqueensmcf.com/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/graduate-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Academically talented but disadvantaged youth from Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan pursuing graduate studies in fields like Accounting, Economics, Law, Nursing, Public Health, and more.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Unknown. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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