Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2024-2025 is a fully funded masters scholarship for international students. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically brilliant yet economically deprived young people in Africa who will underwrite the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, attitudes, skills and values demonstrated by their leadership.

Community service and internships are indispensable components of the Program. The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to designated 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. Applicants should not already be in possession of a Masters Degree/ Qualification.

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

SCHOLARSHIP COVERAGE

• Accommodation and meals in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation
• Full tuition fees
• A modest monthly stipend
• Medical aid cover for the duration of the study
• Textbooks and printed material
• VISA costs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Reasonable travel costs (including flight ticket) to and from your home
• Academic advising and counseling support

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Required Language: English
• Eligible Countries: African countries
• You must have been admitted into a degree at UP. You will need your student number to complete the MCFSP application, which must be accompanied by your academic records and other supporting documents
• Open to young Africans who are interested in studying at postgraduate levels.

LINK APPLY https://www.up.ac.za/online-application