A fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship at African Leadership University (campuses in Rwanda and Mauritius), for talented young Africans facing financial hardship. A South Sudanese scholar (Software Engineering) has been publicly featured among ALU’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars.
Verified Opportunity
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — African Leadership University (ALU)
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Overview
Opportunity Overview
Classification
Opportunity Details
Funding Type
Verification & Key Dates
Verification & Key Dates
Verification Date
July 17, 2026
Deadline
ALU runs three intakes per year (January, May, September), each with its own deadline. Confirm the current intake's exact deadline directly on the official ALU financial aid page before applying.
Source Organization
African Leadership University (ALU), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
Official Application Link
Eligibility
Eligibility
- Demonstrate both financial need and strong potential for community impact
- Must first meet ALU's general admissions requirements before being considered for financial aid/scholarship
- Open to talented young Africans across the continent (a South Sudanese scholar, Erjok Samuel Mach, Software Engineering, has been publicly featured as a current Mastercard Foundation Scholar at ALU)
- Limited slots per intake — meeting eligibility does not guarantee an award
Benefits
Benefits
- Full-ride scholarship covering full tuition
- Additional financial support throughout the scholar's journey at ALU
- Terms vary depending on the specific scholarship contract/partnering donor
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Apply for general admission to ALU (Rwanda or Mauritius campus)
2. Indicate financial aid need during the application process
3. If found eligible, you will be invited to apply for financial aid/scholarship specifically
4. Provide supporting documentation demonstrating financial need
5. Await admissions team review and final decision
Documents
Required Documents
Standard ALU admissions documents plus supporting evidence of financial need (acceptable documents verified during the aid application stage). Exact list confirmed on the official ALU site.
Important Notes
This is a needs-based aid programme layered on top of standard admission — being admitted to ALU does not automatically guarantee this scholarship. Confirmed South Sudanese eligibility via a real, named, publicly profiled scholar (Erjok Samuel Mach), not just general "open to Africa" language.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is this opportunity guaranteed?
No — verification confirms the opportunity is real and current, not that any application will be accepted.
How current is this listing?
Check the Verification Date above — listings are reviewed periodically and marked Expired or Closed when no longer valid.
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