KNUST MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

NOTES:

• Field of study: Students planning to pursue any undergraduate program can apply.
• Nationality: Students from Ghana and other African countries can apply.
• Applicants must apply to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for undergraduate studies.
• Benefits:
• The scholarship covers fully – paid on- campus housing, full tuition, monthly stipends, learning materials, transportation.
• Provision of academic support through coaching in terms of career, academic mentoring and tutoring.
• Great alumni network
• Opportunities to give back to your community and engage in leadership seminars.

ELIGIBILITY

• All Applicants with WASSCE or GBCE OR ABCE OR GCE O’ Level and A’ Level or their equivalent results from an accredited / recognized institution.

NB: Students with awaiting results will not be accepted.

• Applicant must have strong economic needs.
• Applicant must have engaged in community works or must have taken leadership role. Records of these must be shown.
• Applicants pursuing any undergraduate course will be considered but science course are preferred.
• Priority will be given to female applicants and physically challenged applicants.
• Applicants must be ready to give back to his or her society.
• Supporting documents:
• WASSCE or O’LEVEL and A’LEVEL certificate.
• A minimum of three reference letters from persons of higher reputation. All letters must be sealed and signed independently.
• Evidence of income of parents/guardians, example- pay slip
• Bank statements of parents or guardians
• High school transcripts covering the last three years.
• Endorsed Passport photo
• Certificate of achievements, awards.
• Any other documents that would support your application.

HOW TO APPLY

• Visit this website to download forms: https://mcf.knust.edu.gh/announcements/general/call-applications-mastercard-foundation-scholarship-2019
• Fill the forms and submit it through EMS to the address:

The Program Manager,

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat,

%Office of the Dean of Students

Private Mail Bag

KNUST, Kumasi

 Ghana

• Include these additional documents when submitting the scholarship forms:
• The printout of your filled KNUST’s online admission.
• WASSCE, O’level or A’ level results or their equivalent.
• For further assistance or questions on how to apply, please contact mcfsecretariat@knust.edu.gh or mcfknust@gmail.com

DEADLINE

Applications are usually opened in March and the deadline for submission is in May.