Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa
Last verified 11 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Full scholarship at a Nairobi university for young Africans with financial need.
- Provider
- USIU-Africa & Mastercard Foundation
- Host country
- Kenya
- Deadline
- No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- Academically talented, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).
- Funding
- Full-cost undergraduate scholarship
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Deadline
- No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal
Key eligibility criteria
- Academically talented, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).
Recorded funding information
- Full-cost undergraduate scholarship
About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa (2026)
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.
- Full-cost undergraduate scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Academically talented, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-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 at USIU-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.
- 1Check the provider's process
Consult https://www.usiu.ac.ke/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 2Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: Academically talented, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 3Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadlineNo deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal
Provider deadline information: No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa?+
Academically talented, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).
What funding does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa offer?+
Listed funding: Full-cost undergraduate scholarship. 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: No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal. 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://www.usiu.ac.ke/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, economically disadvantaged African youth, including Kenyans (minimum KCSE C+).. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: No deadline stated on the official page – check the USIU-Africa admissions portal. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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