Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship
Mastercard Scholarship supports talented young Africans to pursue postgraduate degrees at the University of Pretoria with comprehensive financial and academic support. The Mastercard Scholarship is aimed at applicants who have demonstrated academic ability, leadership, and a commitment to community development.
The scholarship is offered through the University of Pretoria as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The program prioritises high-achieving young Africans from vulnerable and underserved backgrounds, including refugees, IDPs, and individuals with disabilities, and provides leadership courses, mentoring and other wraparound support.
Benefits of University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship
- Covers tuition fees
- Campus accommodation and meals
- A monthly stipend
- School supplies and books
- Student health insurance
- Other academic and personal support
- Access to leadership courses, counselling, mentoring, tutoring, and community service opportunities
University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship Requirements
- High-achieving young Africans who face significant socio-economic barriers to higher education
- Applicants from vulnerable and underserved backgrounds, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and individuals with disabilities
- Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership qualities
- Commitment to community service and desire to contribute to social and economic development
- Applicants must first apply to and receive acceptance from the University of Pretoria
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 September, 2026
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