Students who are interested in furthering their undergraduate studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offering a scholarship opportunity for you. The KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers an opportunity for her scholars to receive a holistic training that empowers them to become effective change leaders.

The Program provides an array of services including mentorship, ethical leadership seminars, skills training, etc. that will lead to the scholar’s academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities which will equip the scholar to be a global citizen.

Benefits

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and a full-year monthly stipend).
• Counseling Support Services: Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, amongst others).
• Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal, professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
• Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, and tutoring.
• Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services, and mentoring (Go-back Give-back).
• Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development. The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Communnity.

Eligibility Criteria

1. At the time of the application for the KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, all prospective candidates must have in their possession a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level & A’Level or their equivalent results from an accredited/recognized institutions. Applicant’s results must not be more than five years old.
2. The candidates must further meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements. The scholarship is awarded contingent on the premise that the applicant is successfully admitted into a program at KNUST.
3. For admission into KNUST Ghanian, applicants need to purchase an E voucher for the purpose and fill the application for admission whenever the online portal open. International applicants are instructed to visit the same address and select the option for International students only.
4. No awaiting results candidate will be processed for the scholarship.
5. The applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
6. The applicant must have proven records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
7. Priority shall be given to females, disabled persons (certified refugees, internally displaced persons, etc.), persons with disability
8. Applicants must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her community.
9. Applicants must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

Eligible candidates for the KNUST Mastercard Scholars program can apply by downloading the application form here

The scholarship application form is free and has a feature of a “2025” watermark. Interested applicants should apply for the KNUST Mastercard Scholars Program as soon as possible. Do not wait until admissions are opened at KNUST.

Completed application forms must be sent via courier mail (EMS) to the address below:

The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road, Impact Building
PMB KNUST,
Kumasi
AK 315 4897
Ghana.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews at the MCFSP at KNUST Secretariat.

For more details, kindly visit the official webpage of the KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program