MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh

15 October 2024Last Updated: 15 October 2024

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MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at the University of Edinburgh

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Applications for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship program at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom are now open. Interested candidates can apply from October 1 to November 8, 2024.

This program targets young talents from Sub-Saharan Africa who wish to pursue a Master’s degree either on-campus or online in the UK. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, transportation, study materials, and a living allowance.

Overview

Level: Master’s (on-campus or online)
Deadline: October 1 to November 8, 2024
Funding: Full coverage
University: University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scholarship Benefits

The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship fully covers tuition fees, accommodation, transportation, a living allowance, and study materials. Additional support is available for students with disabilities, based on a needs assessment.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic excellence and leadership experience
Ability to overcome educational barriers (social, financial, or personal)
Commitment to climate justice and potential impact in their home country
Community service and dedication to social transformation

Eligible Countries

The scholarship program is open to students from Sub-Saharan Africa, including: South Africa, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Eligible Programs

On-Campus Master’s Programs

Africa and International Development
Food Security
Sustainable Energy Systems
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Data, Inequality, and Society
Operational Research
Environmental Sustainability
Climate Change Finance and Investment
Planetary Health
Environment and Development

Online Master’s Programs

International Development
Global Food Security and Nutrition
Global Challenges
Carbon Management
One Health
Circular Economy
Sustainable Land and Cities
Social Justice and Community Action

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can submit their applications via this link from October 1, 2024, to November 8, 2024, at 5 PM (UK time): https://mcfspedinburgh.smapply.io/.
The first step is to complete a statement and an eligibility assessment. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for an interview.

Selection Process

Selection is based on academic merit, experience as a transformative leader, and commitment to climate justice. Candidates must also have overcome significant barriers to accessing education.