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Arizona State University (ASU) – Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Scholars Program 2025/2026
Scholarship Type: Graduate Certificate Programs (Online)
Deadline: June 1, 2025
About the Program
The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), offers fully funded online graduate certificate programs. These flexible, self-paced programs are designed to help young African professionals build in-demand skills in Global Management or Supply Chain Management. Upon completion, participants automatically enter the selection pool for fully-funded online master’s degrees at ASU.
Available Certificate Programs
1. Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Offered by the Thunderbird School of Global Management
Focus: Leadership, cross-cultural management, ethical decision-making, sustainable development, and international business strategy
Duration: 10 months
2. Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management. Offered by the W. P. Carey School of Business
Focus: Logistics, operations, procurement, sustainable supply chain design
Duration: 4 months
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Program Format
Asynchronous Online Learning: Learn at your own pace
Occasional live sessions or group discussions (optional but recommended)
Eligibility Criteria
1. To apply, you must:
2. Be a citizen of an African country
3. Be aged 18–33 by the application deadline
4. Have earned an undergraduate degree by July 2025
5. Show academic excellence, financial need, and a track record of leadership and service
6. Not have started or completed any graduate/master’s degree before August 2025
Benefits
Full tuition for ASU online certificate
Flexible, online format
1:1 coaching and mentorship
Access to ASU learning resources
Earn ASU credits that can transfer toward a future master’s degree
Selected participants will receive a fully-funded online Master’s degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Leadership Management
To apply for the Mastercard Scholarship at Arizona State University, interested and qualified candidates should on APPLY NOW to proceed to the scholarship application webpage.
To submit your application, email your completed application and all required attachments (CV/Resume, Letter of Recommendation, and Transcripts) to mastercardfdnscholars@asu.edu.
All applicants, once registered, should read and understand the application guidelines and eligibility criteria before submitting an application to the Program to avoid any errors or incorrect information.
Deadline: June 1, 2025
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