{"id":4832,"date":"2025-10-10T10:56:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T10:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=4832"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:33:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:33:28","slug":"mastercard-innovation-and-technology-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/mastercard-innovation-and-technology-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026 (Online Graduate Certificate) | Fully Funded"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026 is an exceptional, fully funded scholarship backed by the Mastercard Foundation and Arizona State University (ASU).<\/p>\n

\"Mastercard
Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It supports African applicants to enrol in an online Graduate Certificate program, with full tuition covered, plus mentorship, coaching, and a path toward a fully funded Master\u2019s degree in key fields such as supply chain or leadership management.<\/p>\n

Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship Summary Table<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Name<\/strong><\/td>\nMastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Host \/ Sponsor<\/strong><\/td>\nArizona State University & Mastercard Foundation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Program Type<\/strong><\/td>\nOnline Graduate Certificate, path to fully funded Master\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible Countries<\/strong><\/td>\nAfrican nations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\nFull tuition, coaching, mentorship, ASU resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Possible Next Stage<\/strong><\/td>\nScholarship for a full Master\u2019s degree in Supply Chain or Leadership Management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No IELTS Required<\/strong><\/td>\nYes (for many certificate courses)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\n2 November 2025 (for certificate phase)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overview & Purpose<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Mastercard Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2026 is designed to empower young Africans with skills in innovation, technology, leadership, and management. The program begins with an online certificate, fully funded by the Mastercard Foundation, which includes coaching, one-on-one mentorship, and access to ASU\u2019s academic resources.<\/p>\n

Exceptional participants may then be awarded a full scholarship to pursue online Master\u2019s degrees in Supply Chain Management or Leadership Management. This approach blends flexibility (online learning) with support structures to nurture success.<\/p>\n

Key Details & Strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n