The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is dedicated to:
- Providing access to high-quality education: Ensuring that talented individuals have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals.
- Developing future leaders: Cultivating entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to social responsibility within Scholars.
- Fostering career success: Equipping Scholars with the necessary skills, connections, and experiences to thrive in the professional world through internships, mentorship, and career guidance.
- Driving positive social change: Empowering Scholars to contribute to their communities through impactful service projects.
As the first Nigerian university to partner with the Mastercard Foundation on this transformative initiative, we are committed to empowering and educating 650 Mastercard Foundation Scholars over the next ten years.
Applicants who:
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Demonstrate financial need
- Are young women interested in STEM programmes
- Are internally displaced young people
- Are young people with disabilities
- Demonstrate commitment to giving back to their community.
- Must have passed WAEC/ NECO/ GCE/ NABTEB with 5 credits including English and Mathematics and three other subjects in Arts, Sciences and Social Science in not more than two sittings.
- UTME Minimum Score of 220 (The required UTME subjects are English Language and any three of Social Science, Arts or Science subjects)
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to ensure your academic and professional success, including:
- Full tuition coverage
- Accommodation and living expenses
- Mentorship and leadership development
- Internship and career support
- Networking opportunities
Step 1: Meet the Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Step 2: Fill Out the Application Interest Form
- Interested candidates who DO NOT have their UTME result should complete the Interest Form to indicate their desire to apply and begin the screening process.
Step 3: Write the JAMB UTME
- Applicants must sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board – Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB UTME).
- A minimum score of 220 is required to proceed to the next stage.
Step 4: Complete the Online Application Form
- Eligible candidates who have the CURRENT year UTME results should complete the application form, providing personal, academic, and background information, including documentation.
Step 5: Screening and Shortlisting for Interviews
- Applications are reviewed for alignment with eligibility and Scholars Program goals.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview, which may be held in-person or virtually, depending on location and circumstance.
Step 6: Admission and Scholarship Award
- Successful candidates will be notified of admission into Pan-Atlantic University and a formal scholarship award offer under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
- Indicate Interest (Awaiting UTME): Candidates with a minimum of five O’Level credits (including Mathematics and English Language in no more than two sittings) who do not yet have their UTME results should fill out this form.
- Begin Application (UTME Ready): Candidates with both five O’Level credits (including Mathematics and English Language within two sittings) AND a minimum UTME score of 220 in the current year should click here to start their application now.
For more details, please send us an e-mail @ mastercardfoundationscholar@pau.edu.ng
OR call
Ndidi: +234 708 864 1465
David: +234 701 782 5427
Lekan: +234 813 555 1765
What does the program cover?
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University provides comprehensive support, covering all tuition, accommodation, and learning resource costs. Beyond financial assistance, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program also offers socio-economic support to ensure a smooth transition into university life and prepare Mastercard Foundation Scholars for successful careers.
What's it like to be a Mastercard Foundation Scholar?
Mastercard Foundation Scholars are leaders and changemakers, both during their studies and after graduation. A core principle of the program is giving back to their communities across Africa. At Pan-Atlantic University, this commitment is put into action through various volunteer and community service opportunities, allowing scholars to make a tangible difference.