Scholarship Application Eligibility
All applicants and prospective candidates must have in their possession a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O Level and A Level or their equivalent results from an accredited/recognized institution. 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 Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs. The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s). Priority shall be given to;
- Females
- Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and the like)
- Persons living with Disability
The Applicant must be prepared to Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
The Applicant must NOT be enrolled in any tertiary institution.
The Scholarship package includes:
Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
Counselling Support Services.
Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, Enterprise Development among 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:
Visit the official website https://mcf.knust.edu.gh/scholarship-application/ for the instructions on how to apply.
Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:
The Program Manager
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST
No. 1 Africa Hall Road Impact Building
PMB, UPO
KNUST, Kumasi
AK 315 4897
Ghana
2024 APPLICATION DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, 31ST MAY 2024!!
