MasterCard Foundation/University of Pretoria 2021 Scholarship Program for African Students

The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the MasterCard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering scholarships 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.

University of Pretoria/MasterCard Foundation/University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

Type: Masters
Organization: MasterCard Foundation
School to study: University of Pretoria
Course to study: Not specified
State of Origin
Gender: All Gender
Application Deadline: October 31, 2021

Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria/MasterCard Foundation/University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Pretoria/MasterCard Foundation/University of Pretoria Scholarship Program

Candidates should be citizens from Sub-Saharan African country.
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 degree programme

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. Successful applicants must be committed to completing their qualifications in minimum time, returning to their home countries and giving back to their communities.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2021

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Pretoria website.

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