Mastercard Foundation at University of Edinburgh
Total reward
Full tuition + living + travel + mentoring
Level
Master's, Diploma / Certificate
Duration
1 year (on-campus master's), up to 3 years (online master's), or up to 2 years (postgraduate diploma)
Location
United Kingdom
About this scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Edinburgh supports talented students from Africa pursuing Master’s degrees, with comprehensive funding and career development.
Eligibility
- Citizens of African countries
- Financial need
- Strong academic record
- Leadership potential
- Commitment to contributing to Africa's development
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel
- Laptop
- Career mentoring
- Leadership development
- Internship support
Required Documents
Application form, Academic transcripts, Personal statement, Financial need documentation, CV, Two references
How to Apply
- Be a resident and citizen of (or hold refugee status in) an African country, who has faced barriers to education, with strong academic and leadership potential and alignment with the programme's climate-justice theme
- You must qualify academically for Edinburgh admission (about a UK upper second-class honours degree)
- Apply for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship first through the dedicated portal during the window (around mid-October to late November), completing the eligibility declaration then the main application with essays and documents; if awarded, you are then invited to apply for the degree programme
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