MASTERCard FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
The University of Pretoria (UP) is offering Mastercard Foundation scholarships for qualified African students seeking postgraduate studies in 2024. This prestigious program provides full financial support, covering:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Laptop
- Living stipends
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen from an African country.
- Demonstrate financial need and come from an economically disadvantaged background.
- Possess a strong academic record and commitment to maintaining good grades.
- Show leadership potential and involvement in community service projects.
- Upon graduation, return to your home country and contribute to its development.
Program Goal:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) aims to empower academically gifted but economically challenged young Africans to drive positive change across the continent.
Benefits:
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive scholarship package, allowing them to focus on their studies and contribute meaningfully to their communities upon graduation. such benefits includes;
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in a UP residence
- Meals
- Books and printed material
- A modest monthly stipend
- Medical aid
- Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
- Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.
Available Programmes for Mastercard Scholarship at UP
The available programmes are programmes offered by the following faculties;
- 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)
- Faculty of Law (Undergraduates: SADC, Post Graduates: All African Countries)
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT)
How to Apply:
Interested students should first apply for admission to a postgraduate program at UP;
- You will have to first apply to secure admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria.
- Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za or deliver a printed copy to the Department for Education Innovation’s reception office
- Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form provided below: undergraduate-application-2024.pdf
- Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form provided below: postgraduate-application-2024.pdf
- Your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview
