The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering what is known as University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships (Masters) for high achieving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels, commencing in January 2022.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program.
The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities
About MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program
The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance.
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Their major focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life
Available MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Programmes
Mastercard Foundation offers a full scholarship to students who have applied for and been admitted to one of the following programmes at the University of Pretoria:
Postgraduate Study Programmes
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities for entry into the BPolSci (Political Studies or International Studies only)
Honours and Masters degree applications will be accepted in the fields of Engineering (continuing students only).
NOTE: THERE ARE NO PhD SCHOLARSHIPS.
University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships for Masters Students
- Type Postgraduate
- OrganisationMastercard Foundation
- Country to study South Africa
- School to study University of Pretoria
- Course to study Not specified
- State of Origin
- Gender Men and Women
- Application Deadline October 31, 2021
Aim and Benefits of UP/MCF Masters Scholarship
The Program will cover the following:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in a UP residence
- Meals
- Books and printed material
- A modest monthly stipend
- Medical aid (Ingwe only)
- Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
- Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.
Duration of Scholarship: Period of degree
University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should be citizens from Sub-Saharan African countries.
- Applicants should come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness.
- Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential and ought to be involved in a giving back project eg. in a community, at school, church, etc
- Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.
- Candidates need to be first time applicants as first-year students in the d
Interview Date, Process, and Venue for UP/MCF Masters Scholarship
Selection Criteria: Selection will focus on prior academic achievement, but also on the fit of the applicant to the ethos of the Program, which is focused on leadership and community development for Africa in addition to academic success.
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Successful applicants must be committed to completing their qualifications in minimum time, returning to their home countries, and giving back to their communities.
UP/MCF Masters Scholarships Application Deadline
October 31, 2021
How to Apply for University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholarships
Students who are interested in studies at the University of Pretoria and wish to apply for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program must follow the application processes on the Scholarship webpage.
Application for admission at the University of Pretoria is fully online at www.up.ac.za/apply
Click on the following link for the Postgraduate scholarship application form.
Application form
Click the following link for Application Instructions
For more details, visit the UPMCF website
