Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST 2020/2021 Update

Eligibility.

• Open to all applicants with WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognised institution and Certificate Ready and Satisfies KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted;
• The Applicant must have Critical Economic Needs;
• The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s);
• Females and Physically Challenged Applicants shall be given top priority;
• All Subjects are considered; however, there is Preference for Science Students;
• The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.

Benefits.

• 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.

How to Apply.

Submit the  THROUGH EMS/any other courier mail to:

The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat
℅ Office of the Dean of Students
Private Mail Bag
KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

International applicants are required to submit these additional documents when submitting scholarship application form to the Secretariat:

• The print out of KNUST’s online admission
• Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent.

PLEASE NOTE WELL:

• There are absolutely NO CHARGES/ FEES/ FACILITATION/ AGENTS OR INTERMEDIARIES REQUIRED at any stage of this process.
• Inaccurate information or fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of any applicant and any attempt to influence the process will lead to disqualification and a recommendation for summary dismissal.
• The decisions of the SELECTION COMMITTEE constituted by the Vice Chancellor are FINAL.
• Telephone numbers, Skype IDs and email addresses provided by applicants should be ACTIVE at all times to receive critical information on their application.
• For further enquiry and assistance on how to apply, please contact the Secretariat on +233-206-030-790 / +233-3220-62975 or email us at  or .
• Applicants are advised to desist from calling the Secretariat to inquire of the status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact applicants when necessary.
• Applicants must apply to KNUST for undergraduate admission in order to be considered for the scholarship.

Applications closed

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StudentsandScholarship Team.