The African Leadership University Mastercard Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity for talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate programs at the African Leadership University (ALU).
In collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, this scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel expenses, and study materials (including a laptop) — allowing students to focus entirely on their education and leadership development.
Scholarship Summary
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Host Institution: African Leadership University (ALU)
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Partner Organization: Mastercard Foundation
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Study Location: Africa
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Eligible Countries: All African countries
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Degree Levels: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
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Funding Type: Fully Funded
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Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation, living stipends, travel costs, laptop, and study materials
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Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
About the African Leadership University Mastercard Scholarship
The ALU Mastercard Scholarship aims to empower Africa’s next generation of leaders by providing them access to a transformative education, regardless of their financial background.
The African Leadership University (ALU) offers an innovative, experience-based learning model that encourages students to take charge of their education while addressing real-world challenges.
Since the start of the partnership, ALU has enrolled over 768 Mastercard Foundation Scholars, with 68% being women, 19% refugees/displaced youth, and 1% individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the African Leadership University Mastercard Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
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Be a citizen of an African country
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Demonstrate financial need
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Exhibit strong leadership potential
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Be passionate about the development of Africa
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Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program at ALU
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship offers comprehensive financial and academic support, including:
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Full tuition coverage
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Living stipends
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Travel costs
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On-campus accommodation
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Laptop and study materials
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the ALU Mastercard Scholarship 2026:
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Visit the official ALU Scholarship Portal via the link below.
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Apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program at the African Leadership University.
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Once your application is completed, you’ll be automatically considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
📅 Deadline: November 1, 2025
