Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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The Mastercard Foundation offers fully funded scholarships for disadvantaged students to study undergraduate degrees at ALCHE in Mauritius, covering full tuition and additional support while developing future leaders.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) in Mauritius offers fully funded scholarships to talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the program provides full-ride scholarships covering tuition and additional financial support to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need. The program is designed to remove financial barriers to higher education and develop future leaders who can contribute to their communities and the African continent. Students can pursue undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Entrepreneurial Leadership, International Business and Trade, or Software Engineering. What you get • Full tuition fee coverage for the selected academic program • Additional financial support throughout studies at ALCHE • Opportunity to study at the African Leadership College of Higher Education in Mauritius • Exposure to leadership development and educational environment focused on developing future leaders and change-makers • Knowledge and skills to create meaningful change in local communities How to apply 1. Apply for admission to ALCHE 2. Provide required information to determine eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship 3. Submit scholarship application with details about household income, educational background, financial circumstances, and personal information 4. Submit supporting documents including financial documents, referral letters, essays, and videos as requested 5. Complete the ALCHE Fit Challenge online assessment (approximately 25 minutes) 6. Final review by scholarship committee to determine successful candidates
• Demonstrate significant financial need and socio-economic disadvantage with official supporting documents • Meet ALCHE admission requirements • Achieve strong academic performance with national examination results equivalent to at least a B average • Demonstrate leadership potential and previous involvement in community activities • Show commitment to using education to contribute to communities • Be eligible to study in Mauritius as a Mauritian citizen or through eligibility for a student residence permit • Female applicants, applicants with disabilities, and individuals aged 26 and below are particularly encouraged to apply