Top schools that offer MasterCard Foundation scholarships to international students with application fee waivers

Applying to top universities abroad can often involve high application fees that are prohibitive for many talented students from developing countries. To help make elite education opportunities more accessible, several leading schools waive application fees as part of their partnership with the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program. Here are some top institutions that offer fee waivers for MasterCard scholars.

The University of Edinburgh in Scotland traditionally charges international students high application fees that can exceed $100. However, for MasterCard Foundation scholars, the University of Edinburgh provides a full waiver of both undergraduate and postgraduate application fees. This significantly lowers barriers for Africans considering the school. Edinburgh is consistently ranked among the world’s top 50 universities and offers degrees in over 100 disciplines.

Another top UK institution waiving fees is King’s College London, which regularly places within the QS global top 30. King’s College London waives application fees for MasterCard Foundation scholars applying to over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Strong subject areas include law, business, natural sciences, and medical fields. The fee waiver makes King’s College London an affordable option for talented MasterCard scholars.

In Canada, tuition is generally higher for international students at top schools like the University of Toronto and McGill University. However, both institutions waive application fees for MasterCard Foundation applicants. The University of Toronto is perpetually ranked among the world’s top 25 universities by prestigious international rankings. McGill University in Montreal provides world-class education and is in the top 50 globally as well.

In the United States, notable universities offering MasterCard fee waivers include Northeastern University in Boston and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. These schools within the top 100 globally do not charge application processing fees for MasterCard scholars. Northeastern is recognized internationally for cooperative education experiences that combine classroom learning with career experience. The fee waiver here opens up a great work-integrated option.

Within Africa, top Kenyan universities like the University of Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) also waive fees for MasterCard applicants. JKUAT in particular has extensive programs in engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine which are free for qualifying candidates to pursue.

In summary, by partnering with renowned global institutions and waiving application costs, the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship program removes financial barriers that could deter deserving students. The fee waivers allow more scholars to afford to apply to programs at world-class universities and fulfill their potential. This transformative support expands opportunities that can positively impact careers and communities for generations.

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