CMU-Africa Mastercard Scholarships is established to support students whose talent and promise exceed their financial resources.
The graduate students complete their Master of Science degrees in Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence. Upon completion of the program, the Scholars go on to lead changes in their communities and contribute to meaningful transformation across the continent.
CMU-Africa is part of a global network of 33 Scholars Program partners, comprised of institutions committed to developing Africa’s young leaders.
Type: Masters
Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Eligible Field of Study: Information Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Engineering Artificial Intelligence
Eligible Countries: All Sub-Sahara African Countries
Eligibility: Scholars face social and economic barriers and have demonstrated the following attributes:
- Academic talent: Scholars value learning and have the drive to complete their education.
- Commitment to giving back: Scholars have demonstrated a commitment to improving their communities.
- Potential to lead: Scholars will become role models, mentors, and change-makers.
In order to be considered for the Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa’s degree programs. Learn more about tuition and financial aid and how to apply to CMU-Africa.
How To Apply: There are two steps to apply to CMU-Africa:
Important requirement: In response to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be accepting GRE scores this admissions cycle.
Important Dates: Important dates for applying to CMU-Africa and understanding the admissions decision process
October 1: All program applications open. Begin your application to the MSIT, MSECE, MSEAI programs
December 15: Early admission deadline. Submit your application by the early admission deadline of December 15 for CMU-Africa to cover your competency test fees. Learn more about test fees
January 15: Final application deadline. Any application received after the early admission deadline will only be considered if submitted with valid DET/IELTS/TOEFL.
January-April: Applications are reviewed. After the final application deadline, all components of applications are reviewed
April-May: Admissions decisions are shared with applicants. You will receive email communications from the admissions team on the status of your application at every stage. You can also view the status of your application through your application portal.
July-August: The New Student Foundation Program is held for admitted students. This program supports new students in a successful transition to CMU-Africa
September: The semester begins for admitted students. The Academic Calendar serves as Carnegie Mellon University’s information source and planning document for students, faculty, staff, and departments, as well as outside organizations. The calendar includes registration dates, class start dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates, and more. View CMU-Africa’s academic calendar
