The Mastercard Foundation has partnered with Arizona State University to offer fully funded professional certificate scholarships for African citizens. These online, self-paced programs develop in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, with credits that can transfer toward future master’s degrees. Certificate completers will automatically be considered for fully-funded online master’s degree scholarships.
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Available Online Programs
Two part-time certificate options are available:
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Graduate Certificate in Global Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Offered by: Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Focus: Leadership, cross-cultural management, ethical decision-making, sustainable development, and international business strategy
- Duration: 10 months
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Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Supply Chain Management
- Offered by: W.P. Carey School of Business
- Focus: Logistics, operations, procurement, and sustainable supply chain management
- Duration: 4 months
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Program Format
Courses are primarily asynchronous, allowing students to complete work on their own schedule within deadlines.
Some optional live sessions or group discussions may be included to enhance learning.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship in an African country
- Age 18-33 by application deadline
- Demonstrated leadership and community service
- Academic excellence
- Financial need
- Undergraduate degree completed by July 2025
- No prior graduate/master’s degrees before August 2025
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Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition coverage for the ASU certificate program
- Flexible online learning format
- One-on-one coaching and mentorship
- Access to ASU resources
- Transferable ASU credits toward a master’s degree
- Opportunity for a fully-funded master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Leadership Management
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025. Click HEREÂ to apply.
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