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Education Confirmed

Mastercard supports African scholarship programs

Mastercard supports highly talented, service-oriented young Africans pursuing higher education through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.

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insidephilanthropy.com
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily young Africans, in pursuing higher education and leadership development.

Community investment Confirmed

Mastercard restricts Foundation share transfers

Mastercard restricts the Mastercard Foundation from selling or transferring its Class A common stock prior to May 1, 2027, except to meet charitable disbursement needs.

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Historically, Mastercard Foundation had been restricted from selling or otherwise transferring its shares of Class A common stock prior to May 1, 2027, except to the extent necessary to satisfy its charitable disbursement requirements.