African Leadership College of Higher Education Announces Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme for African Students 2027 - Global South Opportunities

The African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers an exceptional fully funded scholarship opportunity for talented and deserving young A

The scholarship is intended for exceptional African students who demonstrate academic ability, financial need and leadership potential.

A fundamental requirement is that applicants must first satisfy ALCHE’s general admission requirements before they can be considered for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship.

The programme places particular emphasis on the following considerations:

1. Demonstrated Financial Need

Applicants must demonstrate that they would otherwise be unable to afford ALCHE tuition through personal resources or other available financial assistance.

2. Socioeconomic Disadvantage

Candidates must demonstrate substantial socioeconomic disadvantage, supported by acceptable official documentation that verifies their financial circumstances.

3. Academic Achievement

Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and satisfy the institution’s admission requirements.

4. Leadership Potential

Candidates should demonstrate the potential to become responsible leaders who can use their education and professional development to create meaningful change in their communities.

5. Compliance with Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the additional eligibility, documentation and assessment requirements established by ALCHE and the Mastercard Foundation.

The official scholarship guide provides further clarification on the complete eligibility criteria.

The scholarship is intended for exceptional African students who demonstrate academic ability, financial need and leadership potential.

A fundamental requirement is that applicants must first satisfy ALCHE’s general admission requirements before they can be considered for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship.

The programme places particular emphasis on the following considerations:

1. Demonstrated Financial Need

Applicants must demonstrate that they would otherwise be unable to afford ALCHE tuition through personal resources or other available financial assistance.

2. Socioeconomic Disadvantage

Candidates must demonstrate substantial socioeconomic disadvantage, supported by acceptable official documentation that verifies their financial circumstances.

3. Academic Achievement

Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and satisfy the institution’s admission requirements.

4. Leadership Potential

Candidates should demonstrate the potential to become responsible leaders who can use their education and professional development to create meaningful change in their communities.

5. Compliance with Scholarship Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the additional eligibility, documentation and assessment requirements established by ALCHE and the Mastercard Foundation.

The official scholarship guide provides further clarification on the complete eligibility criteria.