Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024 for students, which will provide Comprehensive financial support to students studying for an undergraduate
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (MCFSP at KNUST)
MCFSP at KNUST provides comprehensive scholarships for access to quality university education to qualified yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa.
About KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars program offers an opportunity for her scholars to receive 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 that will equip the scholar to be a global citizen.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation/KNUST
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Host Institution(s): KNUST, Ghana
Scholarship Worth: Varies
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Undergraduate
Nationality: African
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024, applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions;
- At the time of application, 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. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be processed for the scholarship.
- 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.
- The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
- The Applicant must have proven records of leadership and community engagement(s)
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Scholarship Benefits
- Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and a full-year monthly stipend).
- Counselling 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 and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
- Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, and tutoring.
- Plus numerous other benefits (see official site)
How to Apply for KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024
- Eligible candidates for the scholarship should proceed to download the application form for free.
- Submit the completed application forms THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to;
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
Africa Hall Road, Impact Building
PMB KNUST,
Kumasi, Ghana.
- International applicants will be required to submit alongside the application form, other documents to include: printout of application for admission at KNUST, High School results (e.g WASSCE, GBCE, GCE, etc).
International applicants are to forward their pdf to this email recruitment.mcf@knust.edu.gh
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Please Note Well:
There are absolutely No Charges/ Fees/ Facilitation/ Agents or Intermediaries Required at any stage of this process. The ENTIRE APPLICATION PROCESS IS FREE AND MCFSP at KNUST HAS NO INTERMEDIARIES.
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 dismissal from the Program.
The decisions of the Selection Committee, also 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 email the Recruitment Team at recruitment.mcf@knust.edu.gh
Applicants are advised to DESIST from calling the Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat and Program staff to inquire of the status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact applicants as and when necessary.
All Applicants must apply to KNUST for undergraduate admission in order to be considered for the scholarship.
Award of the Scholarship will be published on the Program’s (website).