Applications are currently invited from interested applicants for the 2027 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. African Students can apply for the Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027.
The University of Pretoria (UP) is partnering with Mastercard Foundation (MCF) to offer scholarships to deserving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation (MCF)
- Host Institution(s): The University of Pretoria (UP)
- Scholarship Worth: Full Funding (Amount not stated)
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Masters
- Nationality: Africans
Also Check: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB 2026 [Fully Funded]
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UP 2027 | DETAILS
Mastercard Foundation offers a full scholarship to students who have applied for and been admitted to one of the following programmes at the University of Pretoria:
Postgraduate Study Programmes
- Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Humanities for entry into the BPolSci (Political Studies or International Studies only)
- Honours and Masters degree applications will be accepted in the fields of Engineering (continuing students only).
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should be citizens from Africa facing significant socio-economic challenges, including refugees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and individuals with disabilities seeking to pursue a higher education.
- 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 e. in a community, at school, church, etc.
- Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria who wish to apply for The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program must follow the application process.
Step 1:
To begin the application process, download and complete the hard copy of the relevant application form provided below: undergraduate-application-2027 or postgraduate-application-2027. Ensure that all required supporting documentation is included with your submission.
Step 2:
Submit your application electronically to [email protected]. For additional information or inquiries, contact +27 (0)12 420 4297 or via email at [email protected]
Step 3:
Post-submission, your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward. If you do not hear back from us, please assume your application was not successful.
Step 4:
Prior to admission into the Program, all eligible candidates will undergo an interview as part of the selection process.
Application Deadline: 31 August, 2026 (Undergraduate); 30 September, 2026 (Postgraduate)
