The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar is a fully funded postgraduate opportunity designed to empower academically talented yet economically disadvantaged students from selected African countries. The program offers a wide range of benefits including tuition, accommodation, stipends, flight expenses, meals, and more.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Ethiopia
- Study Location: University of Gondar
- Category: Postgraduate | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, South Sudan
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Expenses | Flight Costs | Accommodation
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: June 30, 2025
Scholarship Details
Launched in 2018/19, the Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholars Program at the University of Gondar aims to award 160 graduate scholarships over eight years. It is targeted at students who have shown academic excellence but face financial challenges, particularly those living with disabilities or from disadvantaged communities.
This initiative supports the development of leadership skills and professional competence, enabling scholars to become change-makers in their communities and beyond.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Gondar University 2025, applicants must:
- Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree earned within the last 5 years
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Be a citizen and permanent resident of Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, Djibouti, or South Sudan
- Have resided in one of the eligible countries for at least five years
- Be a youth living with disabilities (strongly encouraged to apply)
- Be a female student with financial difficulties (also strongly encouraged to apply)
Program Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition coverage
- Free on-campus accommodation and boarding
- Monthly living stipends
- Flight expenses to and from Ethiopia
- Laptop computer
- Meals at the university canteen
- Academic, financial, and social support
- Summer camps and community engagement activities
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Medical report (if applying as a student with disability)
- Academic transcripts (elementary, secondary, university)
- Resume detailing academic and extracurricular activities
- Two recommendation letters from previous institutions
- National or resident ID or passport
- Economic disadvantage testimonial from local authority
- Police clearance report
- Proof of leadership and community service
Eligible Fields of Study
- 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
To apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Gondar:
- Download and complete the application form
- Provide detailed information about your academic background, financial status, and leadership/community involvement
- Attach all required supporting documents
- Submit your application via email or postal mail to the University of Gondar
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