Applications are currently being accepted for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cambridge 2027/2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cambridge
The programme is designed for passionate and ambitious African students who demonstrate academic potential, leadership qualities and a commitment to creating positive change. Successful scholars will receive comprehensive financial support intended to enable them to thrive during their studies at Cambridge.
The programme enables eligible young Africans to pursue a full-time, one-year postgraduate master’s degree at the University of Cambridge.
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to cover the major costs associated with studying at Cambridge, including full tuition fees and a monthly maintenance allowance. The programme also provides an opportunity for scholars to develop their leadership capabilities and connect their academic experience with efforts to build sustainable futures across Africa.
The programme’s central themes are climate resilience and sustainability, reflecting the need for diverse expertise to address the environmental, economic and social challenges facing the continent.
Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cambridge
- The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is designed to provide comprehensive financial support to successful scholars.
- The programme aims to cover full tuition costs and provide a monthly maintenance allowance, helping scholars meet the costs associated with studying and living in Cambridge.
- Beyond financial assistance, the programme focuses on developing scholars’ leadership potential and supporting their ability to contribute to positive and sustainable change in Africa.
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cambridge Requirements
- To qualify for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Applicants are generally expected to be resident in an African country. However, an applicant may be temporarily outside Africa for study or employment if they can demonstrate that the absence is temporary.
- An exception applies to applicants who identify as internally displaced persons or have refugee status.
- Applicants must also satisfy the academic requirements of the Cambridge postgraduate course for which they are applying. Meeting the scholarship’s general eligibility criteria does not replace the admission requirements of the selected master’s programme.
- The programme actively encourages applications from women, refugees, internally displaced people and people with disabilities, supporting diversity and inclusion among the scholar community.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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