{"id":20308,"date":"2021-04-27T00:51:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T21:51:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=20308"},"modified":"2021-04-28T08:13:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T05:13:53","slug":"kwame-nkrumah-university-of-science-and-technology-knust-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-2021-2022-for-young-africans-fully-funded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/kwame-nkrumah-university-of-science-and-technology-knust-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-2021-2022-for-young-africans-fully-funded\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2021\/2022 for young Africans (Fully Funded)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2021\/2022 for young Africans (Fully Funded)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-standard-bank-africa-chairmans-scholarship-2021-2022-for-study-in-the-united-kingdom-fully-funded\/\">The Standard Bank Africa Chairman\u2019s Scholarship 2021\/2022 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded )<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/google-africa-developer-scholarship-gads-program-2021-for-young-african-developers\/\">Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/japanese-government-monbukagakusho-mext-scholarships-2022-for-undergraduate-and-research-study-in-japan-fully-funded\/\">Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT Scholarships 2022 for undergraduate and research study in Japan (Fully Funded<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Application Deadline:\u00a0MAY 31, 2021<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology\u00a0(MCFSP at KNUST)<\/strong>\u00a0provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality university education. The Program offers an opportunity for its scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them to be change leaders. The Scholars Program embodies an array of services including mentorship, cultural transition, etc. that will lead to the scholar\u2019s academic success, community engagement and transition to employment opportunities which will further the goal of social and economic transformation of Africa.<\/p>\n<h3>Eligibility:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the 2021\/2022 Academic year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>All Applicants must have a\u00a0<strong>WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O\u2019Level<\/strong>\u00a0and A\u2019Level or their equivalent Results from an accredited\/recognized institution and Certificate Ready and must meet KNUST\u2019s Admission Requirements.\u00a0<strong>NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be accepted<\/strong>. Applicant\u2019s result must be at least a year old.<\/li>\n<li>The Applicant must demonstrate that he\/she has Critical Economic Needs.<\/li>\n<li>The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).<\/li>\n<li>Priority shall be given to;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Females<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Persons with Disability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>The Applicant must be prepared to\u00a0<strong>Go-Back and Give-Back<\/strong>\u00a0to his or her Community.<\/li>\n<li>The Applicant must not be enrolled in any tertiary institution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>The Scholarship package includes:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation allowance and monthly stipend).<\/li>\n<li>Counselling Support Services<\/li>\n<li>Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, amongst others)<\/li>\n<li>Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars\u2019 capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning and tutoring.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring\u00a0<strong>(Go-back Give- Back)<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li>Uniquely sourced internships with industry for Professional development.<\/li>\n<li>The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply:<\/h3>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download a copy of the 2021\/2022 application form<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-content_inline tdi_2_e7b td_block_template_1\">\n<ul>\n<li>Submit the completed application form\u00a0<strong>THROUGH EMS or any other courier mail to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>THE PROGRAM MANAGER<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT KNUST SECRETARIAT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u2105 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>PRIVATE MAIL BAG<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>KNUST, KUMASI, GHANA<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2021 APPLICATION DEADLINE: ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>International Applicants Should Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The printout of your application for admission at KNUST.<\/li>\n<li>Original Certificates for both O\u2019Level and A\u2019Level results or their equivalent results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What Next?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews<\/strong>\u00a0which would be held at the MCFSP at KNUST Secretariat.<\/li>\n<li>Interviews will be done by an independent panel constituted by the Vice Chancellor of KNUST.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verification of All examination results and information provided, as well as community visits of Successful applicants, will be conducted before admission is approved.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Please Note Well:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>There are\u00a0<strong>absolutely No Charges\/ Fees\/ Facilitation\/ Agents or Intermediaries Required<\/strong>\u00a0at any stage of this process.<\/li>\n<li>Inaccurate information or fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of any applicant and any attempt to influence the process will lead to disqualification and a recommendation for dismissal.<\/li>\n<li>The decisions of the\u00a0<strong>Selection Committee, also constituted by the Vice Chancellor, are Final.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Telephone numbers, Skype IDs and email addresses provided by applicants should be\u00a0<strong>Active at all times<\/strong>\u00a0to receive critical information on their application.<\/li>\n<li>For further\u00a0<strong>enquiry and assistance on how to apply, please contact the Secretariat on +233-206-030-790 \/ +233-3220-62975<\/strong>\u00a0or email us at\u00a0mcfsecretariat@knust.edu.gh\u00a0or\u00a0mcfknust@gmail.com<\/li>\n<li>Applicants shall not contact the Secretariat under any circumstances on the status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact applicants when necessary.<\/li>\n<li>All Applicants must apply to KNUST for undergraduate admission in order to be considered for the scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>For More Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/mcf.knust.edu.gh\/announcements\/general\/call-applications-mastercard-foundation-scholarship-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO&#8212;&#8211;&gt;&gt;&gt;Visit the Official Webpage of the KNUST MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2021\/2022<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2021\/2022 for young Africans (Fully Funded) YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR The Standard Bank Africa Chairman\u2019s Scholarship 2021\/2022 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded ) Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers. 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