The MasterCard Foundation and EARTH University Partner to Create $19.5 Million Scholarship Program – 120 young leaders will benefit from educational opportunities in sustainable development. They will provide educational opportunities to young people from disadvantaged communities in Africa, Latin America and The Caribbean at EARTH University – an international, non-profit university in Costa Rica with an innovative four-year program in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and community development.
Worth of Awards: Scholarships are awarded students based on their financial needs.
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to all individuals.
- The most important factor is your potential as a leader for sustainable development, and they do not discriminate based on age, ethic origin, religious, gender or nationality.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the admissions form before June and send with:
• Transcripts from the last three years of secondary school, as well as university studies, if applicable.
• African students should also include grades from secondary school national leaving exam in your country (A-levels, WASSCE, etc.)
• Three letters of recommendation in the format provided by EARTH University
You can send an email to: The MasterCard Foundation
Toni Tiemens
Senior Manager, Communications
Email: ttiemens@mastercardfdn.org
Deadline: Closing dates for African students: 25 May 2013
To know more about Earth University HERE
To know more about MasterCard Foundation HERE
