The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is a scholarship program that provides financial support to academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The program provides full tuition, room and board, books and supplies, and a living stipend to cover other expenses. The program also provides mentorship, leadership development, and career guidance to ensure that scholars are well-prepared to become leaders in their communities. The program is funded by the MasterCard Foundation and administered by KNUST.
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 an 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 Go-Back and Give-Back to his or her Community.
• The Applicant must NOT be enrolled in any tertiary institution.
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International Applicants Should Note
• When submitting your scholarship application form to the Secretariat, submit these additional documents;
• The printout of your application for admission at KNUST (if available).
• Original Certificates for Senior High School results (such as WASSCE or GBCE or ABCE or GCE O'Level and A'Lev their equivalent Results)
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Kindly read the following instructions carefully.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students with NO RESULTS in hand but are AWAITING RESULTS are NOT eligible to apply.
2. Attach a copy of your WASSCE/Senior High School Certificate/result slip to this application form. (You would be required to present the original copy of your certificate in person if you are finally selected). Your results must not be more than five years old at the time of application (meaning for this application cycle your results must not be earlier than 2018.
3. Applicants must have credits (A1-C6/A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study. A level applicants must show copies of both O and A level results. There must be 6 credit passes at the O level and 3
A level passes in the relevant subjects.
4. Provide three (3) reference letters signed and sealed independently by 3 persons of high repute who can speak about you in the following categories of affiliations
a. Academic (such as Head or Assistant Head of your high school).
b. Religious (certified Christian Minister or Imam) and c. Community (Chief or Community Leader).
d. Any other relevant classification
5. Provide evidence of the estimated income of parents/guardians. E.g., Copies of the payslips of your parents/guardian. (If applicable) or estimated monthly income from the job they do or statements of mobile money transactions.
6. Attach high school transcripts/terminal reports covering the last 3 years in school.
7. Attach a copy of your birth certificate.
8. Attach any other relevant documents that you believe will support your application. 9. Complete all sections that may apply to you.
10. International applicants are expected to have passports ready for onward travel to Ghana should their application be successful. (Attach a copy of the bio data page of your valid passport if you already have one).
11. Applicants must apply to KNUST separately for admission. Applicants are to note that the completion of this application form does
not constitute an application to KNUST for admission.
12. Completed application form should be sent via courier ONLY (EMS/DHL/FedEx) to the following address:
The Program Manager,
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST,
NO. 1 Africa Link, Impact Building
PMB, KNUST, Kumasi, AK 315 4897 - Ghana.
For international applicants, kindly scan the completed application form as well as all attachments into a pdf document. Send the pdf document via email to recruitment.mcfa knust.edu.gh
Please Note:
You do not qualify to apply if you are either presently enrolled in any tertiary institution or have completed one. If you are found to have provided any false information, you would be dismissed from the Program.
Applicants are advised to DESIST from calling the MCF Scholars Program at KNUST Secretariat and Program staff to inquire of the status of their application. The Secretariat would inform and contact applicants as and when necessary.
Applicants are also to note that the ENTIRE APPLICATION PROCESS IS FREE AND MCFSP KNUST HAS NO INTERMEDIARIES. Applicants who make payments to individuals and organizations in relation to this application process do so at their own risk.
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Deadline: Wednesday 31st May 2023
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