Mastercard Foundation and ASU Graduate Certificate Scholarships 2025

Deadline: June 1, 2025

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), invites applications for the 2025 Graduate Certificate Scholarships. These fully funded online programs allow individuals to pursue professional certificates in high-demand fields such as global management and supply chain management. The flexible and self-paced learning structure is designed to help learners earn university credits that may later be applied toward a master’s degree at ASU.

Earning one of these graduate certificates grants candidates eligibility to compete for full scholarships toward ASU’s online master’s programs in leadership or supply chain management. The initiative places a strong emphasis on community service, ethical leadership, and positive social change in applicants’ home countries. Women, refugees, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Programs Offered:

• Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management

Scholarship Benefits:

• Full coverage of tuition fees for the certificate programs
• Self-paced, flexible online learning
• Personalized coaching and mentorship
• Access to ASU digital tools and resources
• Academic credits that may transfer toward a master’s program
• The possibility of receiving full funding for a future online master’s degree

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of an African country
• Age must be between 18 and 33 by June 1, 2025
• Proven leadership experience and community involvement
• Academic achievement and financial need must be demonstrated
• A bachelor’s degree must be completed by July 2025
• Candidates must not have enrolled in or completed any graduate degree by August 2025

Applicants are advised to carefully review the guidelines and ensure eligibility before submission. Incomplete or late submissions may be rejected. The organizing bodies also reserve the right to change scholarship conditions or limit the number of awards.

Apply here: ASU Graduate Certificate Application Link

More details can be found on the official ASU Graduate Certificate website.