The Foundation is pleased to announce its newest Youth Learning initiative – The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. This $500 million initiative provides talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities, particularly in Africa, with access to quality and relevant secondary and university education.

To learn more about the Program, visit The MasterCard Foundation Scholars website

More than 2.6 billion people around the world live on less than $2 per day The MasterCard Foundation believes that every person has the potential to transform their lives and to improve the lives of their families and their communities.

By increasing access to microfinance and youth education to those who need it most, the Foundation is enabling people to realize their potential and lift themselves out of poverty. Together with our partners we aspire to make the global economy work for everyone.