The University of Edinburgh has announced the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, offering fully-funded on-campus and online postgraduate scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year.
This program aims to support exceptional students from sub-Saharan Africa who have significant academic potential but limited educational opportunities.
Opportunity Summary
- Fully-funded postgraduate scholarships for on-campus Master’s degrees and online Master’s and Diploma programs
- Open to students from sub-Saharan Africa with academic and leadership potential
- Covers full tuition fees, stipends for living expenses, travel, and other support
- Application deadline: November 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
About the Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh seeks to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling talented, service-oriented young Africans to pursue higher education.
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The program offers:
- On-campus Master’s scholarships for full-time study at the University of Edinburgh
- Online Master’s scholarships for 3 years of part-time study
- Online Postgraduate Diploma scholarships for 2 years of part-time study
Courses Available
Scholarships are available for a wide range of fields, including:
- Business and Economics
- Computer Science and IT
- Engineering and Technology
- Health Sciences
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Mathematics
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a sub-Saharan African country
- Have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0 or 60% and above
- Demonstrate significant barriers to accessing education
- Show leadership potential and commitment to giving back to their community
- Be under 35 years old (preference given)
Who Should Apply
The University of Edinburgh encourages applications from:
- Individuals who have faced challenges in their educational journey
- Refugees and displaced persons
- Persons with disabilities
- Women and those from diverse backgrounds
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Stipend for living expenses
- Accommodation
- Travel costs
- Visa and immigration costs
- Laptop and internet access stipend for online scholars
How to Apply
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must:
- Apply for admission to an eligible Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma program at the University of Edinburgh.
- Register and apply online through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application portal.
- Submit all required documents, including transcripts, CV, and essays demonstrating their academic achievements, leadership experience, and barriers overcome.
The application deadline is November 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
Deadline
The scholarship application for the 2025/2026 academic year opens on October 1, 2024, and closes on November 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
Click here to apply for the University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholarship and take the first step towards your transformative educational journey.
