ALCHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
About this opportunity
Fully funded scholarships for African students with financial need, academic excellence, and leadership potential. Open to students across the continent.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at African Leadership College (ALCHE) offers fully-funded scholarships to exceptional African students from disadvantaged backgrounds, combining world-class education, leadership training, and career opportunities. This initiative aims to empower future leaders by reducing financial barriers to post-secondary education. Scholarships cover full tuition and additional financial support, though very few are available per intake. Applicants must meet ALCHE admission criteria, demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and leadership potential, and be eligible to study in Mauritius. The program emphasizes community impact and socio-economic disadvantage, with a preference for applicants aged 26 or below, including those with disabilities or from female-dominated backgrounds. The application process involves admission, eligibility checks, a scholarship application form, an online fitness test, and review by a selection committee.
What it offers
- Fully funded scholarships covering full tuition and additional financial support.
- World-class undergraduate programs designed to shape Africa’s future leaders.
- Leadership training and career opportunities to foster transformative impact.
- Support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, verified by financial need and socio-economic documentation.
Who can apply
- African citizens aged 26 or below who cannot afford ALCHE tuition without other aid.
- Mauritian citizens or those eligible for a student residence permit in Mauritius.
- Applicants must meet ALCHE admission requirements, including strong national exam scores (B average minimum) and demonstrate leadership potential and community contribution.
What you'll do
- Complete an admissions application to ALCHE.
- Submit additional scholarship-specific documents (income verification, essays, videos, referral letters).
- Undergo an online fitness test (ALCHE Fit Challenge) to assess fit for the program.
- Participate in leadership development and community engagement during the program.
How to apply
- Apply for admission to ALCHE (only eligible applicants proceed).
- Submit financial and personal details to verify eligibility.
- Complete the scholarship application form, including essays, videos, and referral letters.
- Pass the ALCHE Fit Challenge (25-minute online test).
- Wait for review by the scholarship committee.
Good to know
- Very limited scholarships are available per intake.
- Supporting documents must verify financial need (e.g., income certificates).
- Community impact and leadership are key evaluation criteria.
- Mauritius residency eligibility is mandatory for all applicants.
Key details
What you get
- Full tuition coverage
- Additional financial support
Documents needed
- Household income verification
- Official documents proving socio-economic disadvantage
- High school tuition financing records (if applicable)
- Narrative submissions (essays, videos)
- Referral letters from community members
- Supporting documents to verify declared information
How to apply
- Apply for admission to ALCHE.
- Submit financial/personal details to verify eligibility.
- Complete the scholarship application form (essays, videos, referral letters).
- Pass the ALCHE Fit Challenge (25-minute online test).
- Wait for scholarship review by the committee.
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