Fully funded tuition, accommodation, and leadership training await academically talented East African youth with the 2025/2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Apply below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline is June 30, 2025.
Tell Me About The Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at the University of Gondar:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Gondar will award 160 graduate scholarships for eight years, starting in the 2018/19 Academic year. The scholarship will directly benefit academically talented but disadvantaged youth from five East African countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan. The Graduate Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is designed to help Scholars acquire transformational and leadership skills and demonstrate high professional and scholarly competencies to effectively influence global, regional, national, and local socioeconomic development trends. The program will provide excellent academic and nonacademic support to Mastercard Foundation Scholars during their stay at the University of Gondar.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
The following fields are eligible:
- Accounting
- Development and Environmental Management Studies
- Economics
- Gender and Development Studies
- Law
- Logistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Nursing
- Optometry
- Physiotherapy
- Psychology
- Public health
- Sociology
- Special Needs and Inclusive Education
- Tourism
Type:
Scholarships
Who can Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at the University of Gondar?
Graduate scholarships are open for Somalia, Eritrea, South Sudan, and Djibouti applicants who intend to be full-time students at the University of Gondar. Applicants with a first degree from a recognized University and academically talented, disadvantaged based on the criteria of disability, socioeconomic status, and are not engaged at work at all or have been engaged at work but couldn’t able to cover their study expenses will be eligible for the scholarship. Specifically, to be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program’s graduate scholarship, applicants must meet the below-listed criteria:
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relevant to their proposed graduate program from a recognized University using English as a medium of instruction in the past 5 years with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) at graduation;
- Be a citizen and permanent resident of Somalia, Eritrea, South Sudan, or Djibouti (and residents of the respective countries for at least five years at the time of their application);
- Youth applicants with disabilities;
- Female applicants with financial difficulty to finance graduate university education.
- Earned a pass mark on the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) administered by the Ethiopian Ministry of
Education
Required Documents:
The application form must be accompanied by the following documents:
- A medical paper signed by the Health/Hospital Board attesting to your disability type and degree, if you have been assessed by a health professional
- Completed and signed Scholarship Application Form;
- Detailed resume of academic, non‐academic, and volunteer work;
- All elementary, high school, and university transcripts/student copy;
- Two letters of recommendation from previous universities;
- National and/or resident identification card or passport;
- Testimonials regarding their economic disadvantage (for Kebele/Woreda Administrator);
- Letter from the district Police Office regarding their criminal record; and,
- Testimonial about voluntary community giveback and leadership.
How are Applicants Selected?
Scholarships and deadlines for applying will be advertised on the Scholars Program website and through a link on the University of Gondar website. The Scholars Program at the University of Gondar will also partner with the Embassies and Associations of PwDs,
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of applicants’ demonstrated academic ability, financial need, and disability status, as well as community giveback and leadership potential. Letters of reference from a teacher, previous Universities, and a Kebele/district manager or administrator will also be reviewed when selecting students for the scholarship.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
The following countries are eligible: Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, or South Sudan.
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at the University of Gondar?
The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, accommodation/boarding, a stipend and additional expenses such as books. The scholarship also includes academic, financial and social support to help awardees develop into capable leaders in their communities, and experiential activities such as summer camps.
How Long Will the Award Last?
Duration of study
How to Apply:
Applications can be completed and submitted online. You can also Download a Paper Application (English) form and send by email ([email protected]) or mail (Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program; P.O. Box 1082; Gondar, Ethiopia) after filling the required information along with scanned copies of relevant testimonials and credentials.
Visit the official application webpage.
