Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – African Leadership University (ALU)
Mastercard Foundation / African Leadership University
What you get
Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation and stipend for an undergraduate degree at ALU (including its Entrepreneurial Leadership programme), plus mentorship, leadership development and career support.
The one thing that decides if you qualify
Be a financially-disadvantaged, academically talented young African (Nigerians eligible) admitted to an undergraduate programme at African Leadership University, Rwanda.
What they actually want
Aimed at enabling the most promising young leaders from across Africa to access an ALU education, despite financial adversity or economic barriers, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ALU implements a full scholarship programme and places particular emphasis on young women, refugees, and young people with disabilities.
In our own words: the Campus Collab team's take, not the organisation's.
Good to know
- Deadline: Mon 30 Nov 2026
- Cost to apply: Free to apply
- Where: Open to all states