MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships 2024/2025 for African Students
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The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana is offering MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Ghanaian and African students 2024/2025.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2024 at 17:00GMT
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Ghana and other African countries
To be taken at: The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana
About MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships: The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education.
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It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further social and economic change for Africa.
Eligible Field of Study: A preference for Science students; however, all subjects are considered
Offered Since: 2013
Type: Undergraduate
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships for the 2024/2025 Academic year:
All Applicants must have a WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
The Applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.
Number of Scholarships: several
Value of MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships: The Scholarship includes;
Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.
An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.
The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.
The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA.
Duration of Scholarship: full period of study
How to Apply for MasterCard Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) Scholarships:
Download a copy of the 2024/2025 application form here!
Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat
No 1 Africa Hall Impact Building
PMB, UPO
KNUST, Kumasi,
AK 315 4897
Ghana
2023 APPLICATION DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, 31st May 2024.
International Applicants Should Note
When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents;
The printout of your application for admission at KNUST.
Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent results.
Award of the Scholarship will be published on the Program’s website
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