Building a Global Network: The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is actively establishing a worldwide network of educational institutions and non-profit organizations that share its vision of empowering young individuals dedicated to improving their communities. This expansive network aims to document and disseminate the most effective strategies for identifying, educating, mentoring, and facilitating the transition of students into the workforce. Program partners are carefully chosen based on their alignment with shared values, commitment to academic excellence, nurturing environments, and programs tailored to the needs of developing countries.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program collaborates with an array of esteemed partners, each playing a vital role in shaping the future of education. These partners include:
- African Development University
- African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)
- African Leadership Academy
- African Leadership University
- American University of Beirut
- Arizona State University
- Ashesi University
- CAMFED
- Carnegie Mellon University Africa
- EARTH University
- International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2iE)
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Makerere University
- McGill University
- Sciences Po
- United States International University Africa
- University of Abomey-Calavi
- University of British Columbia
- University of Cape Town
- University of Edinburgh
- University of Gondar
- University of Pretoria
- University of Toronto
These esteemed institutions contribute their expertise and resources to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, collectively working towards the common goal of empowering young individuals in developing countries through education. By fostering a global network of partners and sharing best practices, the program strives to create sustainable pathways to success for students, paving the way for positive change in communities worldwide.