MasterCard/University of California Scholarships 2022 Application Update

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MasterCard/University of California Scholarships is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by MasterCard in partnership with the University of California.

About the Scholarship

The MasterCard University of California, Berkeley Masters Scholarships 2023/2024 for African Students will provide holistic support–financial, academic, social, and career counselling–to Masters students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020 to 2028.

Administered out of the Center for African Studies, the program at the University of California, Berkeley is supported by a broad cross-section of functional and disciplinary units on campus including the Division of Student Affairs, the Graduate Division, the Berkeley International Office, and the International House.

Benefits of MasterCard/University of California Scholarships

Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship

Requirements for Scholarships 

The five main eligibility criteria are:

1. Being a Citizen of a Sub-Saharan African Country

If you have refugee status, are stateless, or have other questions regarding your citizenship, you may still be eligible. Please contact us directly to clarify. This scholarship is not intended for citizens of North African countries.

2. Excelling Academically

All prospective Scholars must first be admitted to UC Berkeley to be considered for the Scholarship. An important criteria for admission to the University is demonstrated academic excellence.

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3. Coming from an Economically Disadvantaged Background

We aim to admit those from the bottom two income quintiles per country.

This Scholarship is designed for those extremely talented individuals who have no other means of acquiring the further education required to help realize their dreams and ambitions.

4. Having showed the will to give back to your community, country, or continent

We are looking for well-rounded students who are engaged in activities beyond the classroom.

Some may be directly related to your field of study, but this may also include other issues (social, economic, political) that you are working on and passionate about.

Applicants should elaborate on their achievements both in their application to UC Berkeley, and then later on the Scholarship application.

5. Having expressed the desire and intention to return to your home country after studies

We are looking for students who are engaged with and passionate about issues affecting their communities, and who will take advantage of their education at UC Berkeley.

To better equip themselves with the knowledge and training to address these issues upon return.

While important work can be done from abroad, the intention of this Program is to enable Scholars to return home, after forming valuable professional connections through internship and job placements.

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Application Deadline

September 22, 2022.

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