The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a fully-funded scholarship program for those intending to study in the United Kingdom (UK).
It provides scholars a 1 year taught post graduate learning opportunity on-campus at University of Edinburgh. The program targets students living or working in Africa.
Below is a list of the available programmes for this scholarship:
- Africa and International Development
- Food Security
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Data, Inequality and Society
Scholarship package
The scholarship covers the cost of studying for a postgraduate taught course at Edinburgh, hence it provides:
- Tuition fee
- Accommodation
- Travel cost
- Stipend for living cost
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this scholarship program, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. You must be eligible for postgraduate admission into University of Edinburgh for any of the courses above.
More specifically, you should have achieved an equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) degree at the minimum.
2. Must have completed your bachelor’s degree before December 2022 and be in possession of a degree certificate and official, final transcript to upload alongside your application.
3. Must be residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country.
4. Must be without the financial means to study oversees independently.
5. Must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within your community.
6. Should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled at a separate university while on scholarship.
7. Must be 35 or younger on the 1 September 2023.
Female scholars, those from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, you can apply via: Mastercard Scholarship application portal
You are expected to apply to this scholarship before applying to the University.
Application Deadline
The application started 15 December 2022 and closes on 27 January 2023. Please refer to their website for more information.
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