KNUST/MasterCard Foundation Scholarship 2022/2023
Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates for the 2022/2023 MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana.
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KNUST/MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (MCFSP at KNUST)
Our goal is to raise the next generation of ethical and transformative leaders who would influence positive forward-looking changes in their respective home countries specifically and on the African Continent as a whole.
MCFSP at KNUST provides comprehensive scholarships for access to quality university education to QUALIFIED academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa.
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 which will equip the scholar to be a global citizen
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Eligibility
1. 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.
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 Ghanaian applicants need to purchase an E voucher for the purpose and fill the application for admission whenever the online portal opens – (HERE!) 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
- Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)
- Persons with Disability
8. The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
9. The Applicant must NOT be enrolled in any tertiary institution.
10. Eligible candidates for the scholarship can apply by downloading the application form (HERE!)
11. The scholarship application form is free and has a feature of a “2022” watermark.
12. Qualified applicants should apply for the scholarship as soon as they can. Do not wait until admissions are opened at KNUST.
13. Completed application forms must be sent via courier mail (Eg. EMS, DHL, Fedex, UPS) to the address below;
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
Africa Hall Road, Impact Building
PMB KNUST,
Kumasi, Ghana.
PS: Whereas the staggered interviews will begin in May 2022, any application arriving after 30th June, 2022 shall not be processed.
International Applicants Should Note and attach copies of their original certificates of their results or their equivalent results.
Worth of Scholarship
- 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.
- 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 Community.
How to Apply for MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
Download a copy of the 2022/2023 application form (Here!).
- Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or 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
2021 APPLICATION DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021!!
International Applicants
When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents
- The printout of your application for admission at KNUST.
- Original Certificates for both O’Level and A’Level results or their equivalent.
What Next?
- Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews which would be held at the KNUST Secretariat of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the Office of the Dean of Students.
- Interviews will be done by an independent panel constituted by the Vice Chancellor of KNUST.
- Verification of All examination results and information provided, as well as community visits of Successful applicants, will be conducted before admission is approved.
Additional Information:
- The application for the scholarship is a staggered ongoing process, from mid-March to end of September, 2022.
- There will be 3 interviews in sequence conducted by 3 independent panels and at each stage, unsuccessful candidates would be notified.
- For Ghanaian applicants, there would be unannounced on-site visits.
- Successful applicants would be written to only when their results have been verified, interviewed 3 times and for Ghanaian applicants visited.
- 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 dismissal.
- The decisions of the Terminal Selection Committee 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 [email protected] or [email protected]
- Applicants shall not contact the Secretariat under any circumstances on the status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact applicants as when necessary.
Award of the Scholarship will be published on the Program’s website
I have applied for the scholarship and I received an sms that my application is under review about a month ago. Please I want to know if I have been shortlisted or I should still exercise patience
Same here…..😭
Please have you started the interview
Thank you lord Jesus,I am a Mastercard scholar and I am going to help to the less previlleged and the poor.
How did you please apply?
When did you apply please ?
Please what’s the link for the form,I want to apply but finding it difficult to get the form.
When are we getting the feedback for the successful candidate for the interviews. I’m from Uganda, I want Kno some information atleast, is the shortlist out or…?
Please I’ve already applied for the scholarship yet I haven’t heard anything. Please notify me when the interview begins.
Please I’ve already applied for the scholarship yet I haven’t heard anything. Please I want to know when the interview will begin.
Can I apply with 2 certificates please?
Have they started the interview for shortlisted applicant
I have applied long ago but up to now I don’t whether I will be shotlisted or rejected already.
Yes me too it’s October already 😭
Have they called u now
They didn’t called me till now
Please have you started contacting qualified applicants?
With regards to the information, please is private school students also eligible for the application.Thanks
how can i get the scjoolarship
Please can someone apply without integated science in his wassce result.
Iam interested for this opportunity but the problem is that I lost my certificates Senior 1,2,and 3, certificates I only have senior 4 certificate can I still be eligible
You are very dull please. Why don’t you go back to your previous school to process for you the transcripts and apply for this golden opportunity.
I applied for Mcf last month but I don’t know that my name is shortlisted incase I’m among the qualified students. Thanks
Please I want to know if I am qualified for the 2020/2021 academic year
Please i want to know if I’m part of the 2020/2021 scholarship
Am really interested in this scholarship thing but and in my second year can i still apply??
You are not eligible my dear. Unless you begin from the first semester again according to the eligibility criteria that are published on the website.
Well there will be no awaiting results therefore you can only apply if you have finished or completed school already
Can continuing students apply?
Hi
Am in SHS 2 and wont to know more about the scholarship program
pls go to thier website mcf.knust.edu.gh
Can level 100 students apply
PLEASE CAN FEE PAYING STUDENTS ALSO APPLY
I’m a student from Uganda, but I am a little bit challenged by the location of the offices. I may fail to access the place for interviews.
Could there be a way of catering for international students?
Hello Sembera, please call any of these numbers for assistance:- +233-206-030-790/ +233-3220-62975
Am I part of the qualified applicants for this 2018/2019 academic year?