Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge – Fully Funded for Africans
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, candidates:
• Must be citizens of an African country
• Must be resident in an African country, unless they can show temporary absence for study or work, except they are displaced or have refugee status
• Must be applying for a master’s course of up to one year in length at the University of Cambridge
• Must meet the academic requirements of the course for which they are applying
Important Dates
The application deadline is the beginning of December
Deadline to request an application fee waiver: November 15th
This year’s Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program focuses on training students to solve pressing global challenges, including:
• Food systems
• Health sciences
• Sustainable water and energy systems
• Governance and public policy
• Entrepreneurship
What We Offer
Scholarship Benefits include:
• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend
• A laptop
• Visa fees and travel costs coverage
• International Health Surcharge
Learn More and Apply:
Program information: https://www.mastercardfoundation.fund.cam.ac.uk
Application fee waiver info: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/apply/how/application-fee-waiver
