• All applicants and prospective candidates must have in their possession, a genuine and valid WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O Level and A Level or their equivalent results from accredited/recognized institutions. Applicant’s results must not be more than five years old. NO AWAITING RESULTS candidate will be processed for the scholarship.
• The candidates must further meet KNUST’s Admission Requirements
• The Applicant must demonstrate that he/she has Critical Economic Needs.
• The Applicant must have Proven Records of Leadership and Community Engagement(s).
• Priority shall be given to;
  • Females
  • Displaced Persons (Certified Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and the like)
  • Persons living with Disability
• The Applicant must be prepared to return and give back to his or her Community.
• The Applicant must NOT be enrolled in any tertiary institution.

Scholarships: The Scholarship includes;

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
• Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
• Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
• Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.
• An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.
• The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.
• The opportunity to be enrolled on an accelerated Master’s Degree after undergraduate studies with an MCF Partner institution in the USA.