Suitably qualified students from all over the world looking to enroll in a master’s degree program in USA starting from the 2027/2028 academic session are invited to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships 2027 at Arizona State University.
The Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships offers 30 graduate study opportunities for students admitted for the 2027/2028 academic year at Arizona State University to pursue selected master’s degree programs focused on technology and innovation.
The fully funded Masters Scholarships supports a traditional, in-person, two-year graduate degree experience at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, United States. The scholarship covers full tuition, on-campus housing, healthcare coverage, and comprehensive support throughout the graduate program.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution. Higher education diplomas, certificates, and other non-degree credentials are not equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, equivalent to a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must meet ASU’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission.
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 33 on or before the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate a record of leadership, service, and a commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
- Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree program.
- Applicants must not be enrolled in, or begin, another graduate or master’s degree program while applying for this scholarship.
- Applicants must be able to relocate to and reside on ASU’s campus in Tempe, Arizona, USA, for the duration of the program.
Eligible Programs
Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships 2027 at Arizona State University are available for the following full-time, on-campus graduate programs:
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Information Technology
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MS Computer Science
- MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering (Computing and Decision Analytics)
- MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
Scholarship Benefits
- Visa application processing costs
- English language proficiency test voucher, if required
- ASU graduate application fee waiver
- Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona
- Full tuition, required books, and student fees
- Medical support
- On-campus housing
- Leadership and signature programming
Note: Please do not apply for admission to ASU or to a graduate degree program unless instructed to do so by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Team.
Method of Application
To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Innovation and Technology Scholarships 2027 at Arizona State University, you must follow these 2 ways to submit your application:
- To submit completed online applications. To proceed to the online application, please click HERE to begin.
- If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF version of the form (do not request edit access). To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) in PDF format to mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu.
Application Deadline: September 27, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
