Deadline
2025-06-30
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, Living Expenses, Flight Costs & Accommodation
Country Tenable
Ethiopia
Renewable
No
The Mastercard Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar from qualified and interested African students. This fully funded scholarship opportunity is part of Mastercard Foundation’s commitment to empowering young Africans through education.
The scholarship covers all major expenses, including tuition, accommodation, living stipends, a laptop, flight costs, and meals at the university canteens. Launched in the 2018/19 academic year, the program aims to award 160 graduate scholarships over a span of eight years.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship specifically targets academically talented but economically disadvantaged youth from five East African countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, and South Sudan.
The Graduate Scholars Program is designed to nurture transformative leadership and professional excellence. It equips scholars with the skills and competencies needed to make meaningful contributions at the global, regional, national, and local levels.
Throughout their time at the University of Gondar, scholars will benefit from robust academic and non-academic support, ensuring a holistic and enriching educational experience.
Eligibility Criteria for the 2025 University of Gondar Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
To be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Academic Qualifications: Hold a bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the intended graduate program from a recognized university, with English as the medium of instruction. The degree must have been obtained within the last five years.
Academic Performance: Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
Nationality & Residency: Be a citizen and permanent resident of one of the following countries — Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, or South Sudan — and must have lived in the respective country for at least the past five years.
Special Consideration:
- Youth with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Female applicants facing financial hardship are also highly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar is fully funded and includes:
- Full coverage of tuition fees
- Accommodation and boarding
- A monthly stipend
- Additional expenses such as books and learning materials
- Academic, financial, and social support
- Participation in experiential learning programs such as summer camps
- Leadership and community engagement development opportunities
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents during the application process:
- Completed Application Form
- Medical documentation verifying disability type and degree (if applicable), signed by a certified health professional or hospital board
- A detailed résumé highlighting academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and volunteer work
- Transcripts from elementary, high school, and university
- Two recommendation letters from previous universities
- A national ID card, residency card, or passport
- Proof of financial need, such as a testimonial from the Kebele/Woreda Administrator
- A criminal background clearance from the District Police Office
- A testimonial demonstrating community service and leadership involvement
Eligible Graduate Programs
Applicants can apply for the following master's programs under the scholarship:
- 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
How to Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar
Interested and eligible applicants should follow the steps below to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship:
Visit the Application Page
Click the button below to access the official scholarship application webpage.
Download the Application Form
Download the paper application form (English version) available on the website.
Complete the Application Form
Fill in all required details, including:
- Academic qualifications
- Financial need
- Disability status (if applicable)
- Community involvement and leadership experience
Prepare Supporting Documents
Scan all required documents and testimonials and save them in PDF format.
Submit Your Application
Send the completed application form along with all scanned documents through one of the following methods:
Email: uogmcfsp@gmail.com
Postal Mail:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
P.O. Box 1082
Gondar, Ethiopia
Be sure to submit all materials before the application deadline. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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