1. KNIGHT-HENNESSY SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027 AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Each year, up to 100 future global leaders will be Knight-Hennessy scholars. Knight-Hennessy scholars span all seven schools at Stanford University and bring a wide array of diverse academic experiences prior to enrolling at Stanford. Knight-Hennessy scholars are surrounded by fellow Stanford graduate students solving complex problems from different disciplinary approaches.

 

Value: 100% tuition waiver + Monthly living stipends + Annual travel grant + Health insurance + Academic stipends + Associated fees

Eligible Countries: All

Number of Awards: 100

Level: Masters and PhD

Deadline:

Opens: June-01, 2026

Closes: Oct-06, 2026

Eligible Programs: All

 

 

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2. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 is one of the world’s most transformative and fully-funded scholarship programs for young people from Sub-saharan Africa, providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at carefully selected institutions in USA.

Value: 100% tuition waiver + Monthly living stipends + Accommodation + Travel expenses + Health insurance + Books and academic materials

Eligible Countries: Sub-saharan Africa

Eligible Institutions:

  • Arizona State University (ASU)
  • University of California, Berkeley (UC-Berkeley)
  • Wellesley College

Level: Bachelor’s and Masters

Deadline: Varies by institution

Eligible Programs: All

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