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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2020/2021 for young Africans (Fully Funded) – Application Extended

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Application Deadline: July 3rd 2020

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality university education.

The Program offers an opportunity for its scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them to be change leaders. The Scholars Program embodies an array of services including mentorship, cultural transition, etc. that will lead to the scholar’s academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further the goal of social and economic transformation of Africa.

Requirements

  1. All Applicants with WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’Level and A’Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited/recognised institution and Certificate Ready and meets KNUST’s Admission Requirements. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted. Applicant’s result must be at least a year old.
  2. The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
  3. The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
  4. Priority shall be given to;
  • Females
  • Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)
  • Persons with Disability

Benefits

  • 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 amongst 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 and network with the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.

How to Apply

Download a copy of the 2020/2021 application form (Here!).

  • Submit the completed application form THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:
  • The Program Manager
  • Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat
  • ℅ Office of the Dean of Students
  • Private Mail Bag
  • KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the KNUST MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2020/2021

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Habanabakize Rauben December 11, 2020 - 8:17 am

This is very inspiring

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