CMU Africa Mastercard Scholarships For International Students

The CMU-Africa Mastercard Scholarships were created to assist students whose potential and promise outweigh their financial resources.

Master of Science degrees in information technology, electrical and computer engineering, or engineering artificial intelligence are earned by graduate students. Scholars who complete the program go on to lead change in their communities and contribute to significant development throughout the continent.

CMU-Africa is part of a global network of 33 Scholars Program partners, all of which are universities dedicated to the development of Africa’s future leaders.

In 2016, CMU-Africa launched the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. For students whose talent and promise surpass their financial resources, the program provides extensive financial, social, and academic support.

The curriculum focuses on building transformative leaders and encourages students to be active participants in their communities, with the concept that education is a catalyst for social and economic change.

Scholarship Requirements:

Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes:

• Academic talent: Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education.
• Commitment to giving back: Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities.
• Potential to lead: Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers.

In order to be considered for the Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs.
Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Full Scholarship
• Accommodation
• Monthly Stipends
• Airfare Tickets

Method of Application

There are two steps to apply to CMU-Africa:

• Submit an online application
• Complete competency tests
• Important requirement: In response to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be accepting GRE scores this admissions cycle.

Dates to remember

Important dates for applying to CMU-Africa and understanding the admissions decision process

October 1: All program applications open. Begin your application to the MSIT, MSECE, MSEAI programs

December 15: Early admission deadline. Submit your application by the early admission deadline of December 15 for CMU-Africa to cover your competency test fees. Learn more about test fees

January 15: Final application deadline. Any application received after the early admission deadline will only be considered if submitted with valid DET/IELTS/TOEFL.

January-April: Applications are reviewed. After the final application deadline, all components of applications are reviewed

April-May: Admissions decisions are shared with applicants. You will receive email communications from the admissions team on the status of your application at every stage. You can also view the status of your application through your application portal.

July-August: The New Student Foundation Program is held for admitted students. This program supports new students in a successful transition to CMU-Africa.

September: The semester begins for admitted students. The Academic Calendar serves as Carnegie Mellon University’s information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments, as well as outside organizations. The calendar includes registration dates, class start dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates, and more. View CMU-Africa’s academic calendar.

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Deadline: December 15, 2023

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