International students can apply for the fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024–2025 for undergraduate and graduate study. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme (MCFSP) seeks to support young Africans who are academically gifted but economically disadvantaged. These individuals will contribute to the change of the continent by demonstrating their beliefs, knowledge, attitudes, and abilities via leadership.
Internships and community service are essential parts of the programme. For selected candidates who have been provisionally admitted to study for a postgraduate degree at UP, the MCFSP gives a full scholarship. After completing their education, graduates are required to return home and engage with their communities. Candidates should not hold a master’s degree or other advanced qualification previously.
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Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters
- Institution(s): University of Pretoria
- Study in: South Africa
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See the list below
- Program Period: Depends upon the selected course
- Deadline: 30 June 2024-25
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Courses Offered
- Faculty of Engineering – continuing students are eligible to apply
- Industrial Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Food Science and Technology
- Agricultural Economics / Business Management
- Animal Science
- Plant Pathology
- Applied Plant and Soil Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities
- Humanities PolSci (Political Studies)
- PolSci (International Studies)
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Accounting Sciences
- Financial Sciences
- Economics
- Informatics
- Agribusiness Management
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Scholarship Coverage
Africans can apply for the fully financed Mastercard Foundation Scholarship. It will address:
- Meals and lodging at UP residences or UP-accredited lodging
- The whole cost of tuition
- A little monthly allowance
- Coverage for medical expenses throughout the study Textbooks and printed materials
- Costs of VISAs
- Possibilities for developing leadership
- Reasonable airfare and other travel expenses to and from your house
- Academic guidance and assistance with counselling
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Eligibility Criteria for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
To be eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, the applicant has to meet each of the standards listed below:
- Language Required: English
- Countries in Africa are eligible.
- You have to be enrolled in a UP degree programme. To complete the MCFSP application, which has to be submitted with your academic transcripts and other
- For supporting documentation, you will need your student number.
- Available to young Africans wishing to pursue postgraduate studies.
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How to Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship?
For information on how to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship, please see below:
(1) You may apply online here.
- You must have frequent access to the Internet and an email account to utilise the online application system. A student number (EMPLID) will be provided to this email address as proof of receipt as soon as your online application is submitted.
- As an alternative, you can mail a hard copy of your application to the address shown below:
- Student Service Centre, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa
(2) Faculty members who are relevant to the application will review it, and you will be notified of the results. The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must verify the credentials of postgraduate candidates. Please visit www.saqa.org.za
(3) Use the links below to download the MCFSP application forms:
Application inquiries can be directed to:
[email protected]
Tel: 012 420 4297