We are delighted to announce the commencement of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU). This initiative aims to increase access to quality education, develop participants’ entrepreneurial and leadership skills, improve employability through internships and mentorship, and enhance community impact through service projects.
Pan-Atlantic University is the first university in Nigeria to partner with the Mastercard Foundation on this initiative. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University aims to empower and educate 650 Mastercard Foundation Scholars over 10 years. Further information about the recruitment process and timelines for applications will be shared in the future.
Eligibility:
· Young persons.
· Internally displaced young people.
· Young people with disabilities.
About the Mastercard Foundation
The Mastercard Foundation works with visionary organizations to enable young people in Africa and in Indigenous communities in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. It is one of the largest private foundations in the world with a mission to advance learning and promote financial inclusion to create an inclusive and equitable world. It was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is an independent organization, and its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by its own Board of Directors and senior leadership team. It is a registered Canadian charity with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa.
For more information on the Foundation, please visit: www.mastercardfdn.org