Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) has announced the opening of applications for the 2025/2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, offering a fully funded opportunity to academically talented and socially conscious Nigerian youths.
Benefits:
Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive scholarship package covering full tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. In addition to financial support, scholars will benefit from mentorship, leadership training, internships, career support, and access to a network of changemakers across Africa. The programme also aims to instill a deep sense of community service, entrepreneurship, and social responsibility among its scholars.
Eligibility:
To qualify, applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential and clear financial need. Candidates must have passed WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB with five credits, including English and Mathematics, and three other subjects relevant to Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences, in no more than two sittings. A minimum UTME score of 220is required. Priority will be given to young women pursuing STEM programmes, internally displaced persons, and young people living with disabilities.
Application process:
The application process begins with meeting the academic requirements. Prospective students who have not yet taken the UTME should first complete an interest form to begin the screening process. Those who already possess their UTME results must complete the online application form, providing academic records and personal background information. All submissions will be evaluated for alignment with the programme’s goals and selection criteria. Apply here.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which may be conducted virtually or in person. Final selection will lead to both admission into Pan-Atlantic University and a formal scholarship award under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The university will notify successful applicants of their admission and scholarship offer accordingly.
Application deadline: Unspecified
