2027 Innovation and Technology Scholarship at Arizona State University | 30 Fully Supported Opportunities
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), is offering 30 graduate study opportunities for students admitted for the 2027–2028 academic year to pursue selected master’s degree programs focused on technology and innovation.
The scholarship provides a traditional, in-person, two-year graduate study experience at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, United States. It covers major study and living costs, including tuition, on-campus accommodation, healthcare, and other support.
Application deadline: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Scholarship Overview
The program is designed for African students who want to pursue graduate studies in technology, computing, engineering, energy, and related innovation fields.
Selected scholars will also participate in leadership development, mentorship, community engagement, professional development, and other enrichment activities intended to help them apply their knowledge and leadership to positive social and economic change.
Master’s Programs Available
The scholarship supports the following full-time, on-campus programs:
- MS Global Technology and Development
- MS Information Technology
- MS Human Systems Engineering – Intelligent Systems
- MCS Computer Science
- MS Data Science, Analytics and Engineering – Computing and Decision Analytics
- MS Robotics and Autonomous Systems
- MS Civil, Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
- MS Clean Energy Systems
- MS Modern Energy Production and Sustainable Use
These programs cover areas including information technology, computer science, data science, robotics, sustainable engineering, clean energy, and technology development.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship provides comprehensive support, including:
- Full tuition.
- Required books and student fees.
- On-campus housing.
- Healthcare/medical support.
- Airfare to and from Phoenix, Arizona.
- Visa application processing costs.
- English language proficiency test voucher, if required.
- ASU graduate application fee waiver.
- Leadership and signature programming.
This means successful scholars receive financial and developmental support throughout the graduate program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree
Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree by August 2027 from a recognized institution.
The application specifically states that higher education diplomas, certificates, and other non-degree credentials are not equivalent to a bachelor’s degree for this scholarship.
2. Academic Performance
Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record equivalent to at least:
3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
3. English Proficiency
Applicants must meet ASU’s English language proficiency requirements for graduate admission.
4. Citizenship
Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
5. Age
Applicants must be 18 to 33 years old on or before the application deadline.
6. Leadership and Community Service
Applicants must demonstrate a record of:
- Leadership.
- Service.
- Commitment to creating positive change in their communities.
7. Previous Graduate Studies
Applicants must not have previously enrolled in or completed a graduate or master’s degree program. They also cannot be enrolled in or begin another graduate/master’s program while applying.
8. Relocation to the United States
Successful applicants must be able to relocate to and reside at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, USA, for the duration of the program.
Application Process
The scholarship application has an important first step: applicants must complete the scholarship application before applying to ASU unless instructed otherwise by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team.
Applicants who advance in the selection process will be invited for an interview and will receive guidance concerning the ASU admission process.
Those subsequently invited to apply to ASU will receive an application fee waiver and should not pay an application fee. However, admission to an academic program does not automatically guarantee the scholarship.
Required Documents
A complete application should include the following documents in PDF format:
- Completed scholarship application with essays.
- Resume/CV.
- One letter of recommendation.
- Transcripts.
- English language proficiency evidence, where applicable.
The recommendation letter should be signed and dated within the past three years. If transcripts are not in English, an English translation should also be provided.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Essay Requirements
The application requires applicants to respond to essay questions.
Essay 1
Applicants must explain how their chosen field of study connects with their long-term career aspirations and the impact they hope to create in their community.
Required length: 450–500 words.
Essay 2
Applicants must describe a specific experience demonstrating resilience, leadership, and/or adaptability, explaining how that experience contributed to their personal or professional development and prepared them for graduate studies.
Required length: 250–300 words.
Essay 3
Applicants must describe extracurricular activities, work, travel, family responsibilities, or lived experiences that shaped who they are and reveal something that may not be reflected in their CV, recommendation letter, or academic transcripts.
Required length: 250–300 words.
Application Deadline
27 September 2026 at 23:59 GMT
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is complete and accurate. Once submitted, the application is considered final.
How to Submit the Application
There are 2 ways to submit your application:
We encourage applicants to submit completed online applications. To proceed to the online application, please click NEXT at the bottom of this page to begin.
OR
If you have limited internet access, view and download the PDF version of the form (do not request edit access). To submit, email your completed application and required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) in PDF format to mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu. However, if you can submit online, click NEXT to proceed to the online application.
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