Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at University of Cape Town

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Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at University of Cape Town

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT offers full scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree-seeking applicants. The scholarship package ensures that graduates produced are internationally recognized and locally applicable and they can easily transition into the job market. The scholarship covers the full period of study and is renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and participation in the activities and opportunities offered by the program. Successful candidates are required to commit to returning to their home country after completion of their education to invest the skills gained in the growth of their countries .

Application Requirements

Applicants must be academically talented. Must be economically disadvantaged facing significant financial barriers to completing their education. Must be committed to giving back investing in their communities, using the skills and knowledge that they have acquired. Must show qualities of future leadership committed to embracing ethical leadership and making a positive change in their home communities.

Required Documents

Passport/ID. Academic record. Letter of acceptance to an undergraduate/postgraduate program.

Funding Specifications

<p>Not specified.</p>

Application Steps

Application is completed online through an online application form: Visit the website to apply: http://www.mcfsp.uct.ac.za/how-apply

University: University Of Capetown

Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Test Score: N/A

Deadline: 2023-07-31

Dollar Range: Comprehensive financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid, and accommodation.
A relevant and recognized education internationally and locally.
Academic and peer mentor support to ensure that each Scholar successfully progresses academically.
An array of cultural and transition support and training aimed at academic and professional enrichment and assisting in the challenges facing university-going students.
Career and internship opportunities in Africa, service learning, experiential learning career guidance and support for transition to further study or the workforce.
Leadership development and training.
Alumni networks for further support.

Eligible In: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Congo (the Democratic Republic of the), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, the United Republic of, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Scholarship Contact:
info_mcfsp@uct.ac.za or 27(0) 21 650 2822

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