Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town 2022 94 views

Scholarship opportunity for African students. Free entry. Deadline 30 Sep 2021.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town 2022

About Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town 2022

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars’ Program: an educational initiative that provides academically talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities in Africa with access to quality university education.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides full-cost scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (honors and master’s) degree-seeking applicants. The scholarships ensure a premium educational package that will produce graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognized and locally applicable, and whose transition into the workforce is underpinned by values of engaged citizenship and social justice.

These scholarships cover the full period of study and are renewable annually subject to satisfactory performance and participation in the activities and opportunities offered by the program. Successful candidates will be required to commit themselves to return to their home countries and to invest their gained skills and education in their country’s social and economic growth.

Who can participate

Be a citizen of an African country.

Be admitted to a postgraduate Master’s program (Research only) and commence with their first year of registration in the Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, or Sciences faculties at UCT.

Be from an economically disadvantaged background, demonstrate financial need, and leadership potential.

Applicants who intend to register for a second Master’s postgraduate degree at the same level are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

Applicants who have previously registered for a Master’s postgraduate degree at any higher learning institution are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

Awards/Prizes/Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• Comprehensive financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid, and accommodation.
• A relevant and recognized education through academic curricula aimed at producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognized and locally applicable.
• 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.

Deadline

Application deadline is 30 Sep 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

Some useful information

Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Cape Town 2022.