Below are 9 full scholarships currently open to students in or graduating from universities in Africa. Many application deadlines closing soon! The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is such a great program, offering scholarships, leadership opportunities, startup support, and pan-African networks. Students under 35 are eligible, with women, refugees, and people with disabilities especially encouraged to apply. 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 Undergrad Deadline: 1 No

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Portia, a teacher and Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Alum from CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, lives in the remote village of Damangduri in northern Ghana. She empowers young people in her community by helping them develop skills for sustainable income. As the Founder of Pordu Care Touch Life, a social enterprise specializing in shea butter and related products, Portia creates employment opportunities for women while using business proceeds to support community development. From

"Public Private Partnerships are a very powerful vehicle through which collectively we can bring about quality education to our children." Mr Seliki Tlhabane - Director General, MST & Curriculum Enhancement, Department of Basic Education, South Africa. As we gear up for a new season of #EdTechMondaysAfrica, we’re revisiting conversations shaping education across Africa. Watch our August 2025 episode to explore opportunities within South Africa's education system and learn how strategic public-pr

Our education initiatives, driven by our partnerships, help provide the skills, knowledge, and connections to enable young people, especially young women to cultivate their leadership potential and lead transformative lives. Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation shared insights at the 2024 #GlobalIGS on how we are enabling Africa's young people to access dignified and fulfilling work. Watch the full video here: https://ow.ly/bVoM50SKW9G | Mastercard Foundation