Deadline: Not specified (Contact The University of California, Berkeley)
Funding Source: The MasterCard Foundation
Academic Year: Annual
Host Country: USA
Funding Source: The MasterCard Foundation
Academic Year: Annual
Host Country: USA
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In 2012, the University of California, Berkeley became a partner in The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program,
a $500 million education initiative that will provide 15,000 talented,
yet economically disadvantaged students from developing countries –
particularly in Africa – with comprehensive support for secondary and
university education. At UC Berkeley, this program will provide holistic
support – financial, academic, social, and career counseling – to 113
students from Sub-Saharan Africa from 2012 to 2020. The scholars will
pursue both undergraduate and professional master's degrees. Other partners in The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program include include the African Leadership Academy, American University of Beirut – Faculty of Health Sciences, Arizona State University, Ashesi University, Duke University, EARTH University, Michigan State University, Stanford University, and Wellesley College. |
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Both undergraduate and graduate degree seekers must first be admitted
to the university through the regular admissions process before they
will be considered for the MasterCard Foundations Program Scholarship.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Graduate Division
provide detailed information on the admissions process for
international students. Questions regarding admission requirements
should be directed toward Admissions Offices at the following links: Tests required for admission: Please carefully review which exams are required for your programs and be sure to enroll as soon as possible. Most exams must be completed by December to be eligible for admission evaluation for the following fall. In rare cases, tests may be taken by January, but only if you are an undergraduate student. Contact an international specialist in the Admissions Office if you believe this is necessary ( intladmit@berkeley.edu), and be sure to mention that you are applying for the Program. If you need additional assistance regarding country-specific test-taking opportunities, please refer to the EducationUSA website. Click here for test dates for the TOEFL exam. READ MORE |
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