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    Study in Africa: Mastercard Scholarship at UWC 2025

    The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Study in Africa invites applications for the 2025 Mastercard Scholarship, offering a fully funded opportunity. This scholarship is available for both undergraduate and master’s degree students from across the African continent, providing comprehensive financial support.

    Mastercard Scholarship at UWC Summary

    Mastercard Scholarship at UWC Details

    The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC is designed to develop transformative leaders by enabling talented, service-oriented young Africans to pursue higher education. For the 2024/25 academic year, the program will fully fund undergraduate and master’s degree studies.

    Eligibility Requirements

    Eligibility Requirements To Study in Africa For Undergraduates

    To be considered for the undergraduate scholarship, applicants must:

    • Be no older than 26 years at the time of application.
    • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (visit www.uwc.ac.za for program-specific details) and have applied for academic admission to the University for 2025.
    • Be prepared to register for full-time undergraduate study in January 2025.
    • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

    Eligibility Requirements To Study in Africa For Masters

    To be considered for the master’s scholarship, applicants must:

    • Be no older than 30 years at the time of application.
    • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (visit www.uwc.ac.za for program-specific details) and have applied for academic admission to the University for 2024.
    • Be prepared to begin their first year of full-time master’s degree study in January 2024.
    • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

    Special Emphasis

    The program places particular emphasis on reaching young women, refugees, forcibly displaced youth, and young people living with disabilities.


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    Benefits of the Mastercard Scholarship at UWC 2025

    The scholarship includes:

    • Comprehensive financial support: Full tuition, on-campus accommodation, laptop, learning materials, transportation, and monthly stipend.
    • Regular group meetings: Focus on personal and professional development, societal relationships, and capacity building.
    • Continued academic support: Mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
    • Opportunities for leadership development: Participation in leadership congresses, community services, mentoring, and internships.
    • Global engagement: Interaction with global issues and the prestige of joining the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and Global Scholars Community.

    Available Courses for the Scholarship at UWC 2025

    Undergraduate Fields of Study

    • Arts & Humanities: History, Linguistics, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies
    • Economic & Management Sciences: Economics, Information Sciences, Public Administration
    • Education: Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase
    • Natural Sciences: Biological, Computational, Mathematical, Physical Sciences

    Postgraduate Fields of Study

    • Humanities & Arts: Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development
    • Community & Health Sciences: Public Health
    • Economic & Management Sciences: Development Studies, Information Sciences, Migration Studies
    • Law: Governance and Human Rights
    • Natural Sciences: Biological, Computational, Mathematical, Physical Sciences

    How to Apply Step by Step process

    Interested and qualified applicants should:

    1. Visit the scholarship webpage to apply for undergraduate or master’s study at UWC for 2025.
    2. Complete the online application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
    3. If unable to apply online, download the application form, complete it, and email it with supporting documentation to mcfsp-applications@uwc.ac.za (all documents must be submitted in one email).

    Application Deadline: August 30th, 2024

    Best of Luck!



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