CMU Africa Mastercard Scholarship 2027

The Carnegie Mellon University Africa Mastercard Scholarship supports students pursuing Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence at CMU-Africa. This scholarship covers competency test fees and is part of the broader Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which provides holistic support for academically talented yet economically disadvantaged students. Applications open in October, with an early deadline of December 15 for fee coverage. The program includes an induction program and academic orientation before the semester begins in September.⁠‌‌​‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​⁠

What it offers

• Full coverage of competency test fees (required for admission).
• Holistic admissions support (holistic review process considers academic merit, financial need, and leadership potential).
• Student Induction Program (online and in-person orientation, English enhancement, and webinars).
• Access to CMU-Africa’s academic calendar (registration, class timings, and deadlines).
• No explicit tuition or stipend mentioned—focus is on fee waivers and preparatory support.

Who can apply

Applicants must be admitted to CMU-Africa’s MSIT, MS ECE, or MSEAI programs and demonstrate financial need (aligned with the Mastercard Foundation’s criteria). No explicit nationality or age limits are stated, but applicants must meet CMU-Africa’s general admission requirements.

How to apply

1. Submit an online application (via CMU-Africa portal) by December 15 to cover competency test fees.
2. Complete competency tests (not explicitly named, but required for admission).

Good to know

• Applications open October 1, with a final deadline of January 15 (later submissions require valid DET/IELTS/TOEFL).
• Admissions decisions are made January–May; admitted students attend an induction program (May–August) before September semester start.
• Contact support: applyafrica@andrew.cmu.edu or +250-791-446-398 (WhatsApp link provided).
• No explicit language requirement beyond English proficiency for academic programs.

Note: This is a scholarship for admitted students, not a standalone application—competency tests are mandatory for admission.