Are you an African applicant interested in studying in one of the best universities in the world? Then prepare to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Cambridge for the 2026/2027 academic session as the application opens in September.
The Scholarship is a fully funded programme that covers full tuition costs, a monthly maintenance allowance and a laptop. other costs covered by the scholarship include visa application fees, International Health Surcharge, and travel costs.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation
- Host Institution(s): University of Cambridge
- Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
- Number of Awards: Not Stated
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Nationality: Africans
Also Check: Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2026-2027 [Fully Funded]
Eligibility Criteria | Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at Cambridge
To qualify for the scholarship, interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country.
- Must be resident in an African country, unless they can show temporary absence for study or work, except they are displaced or have refugee status.
- Must be applying for a master’s course of up to one year in length, at the University of Cambridge.
- Must meet the academic requirement of the course for which they are applying.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition costs
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- A laptop.
- Visa application fees
- International Health Surcharge
- Travel costs
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Cambridge, applicants are required to secure admission first in an eligible course at the University.
As part of the application process, prospective scholars will be required to provide a supplementary statement that indicates their personal commitment to contributing to climate-resilience and sustainable futures for Africa.
Application Deadline: 5th December 2026 for courses with a 5th December deadline and 5 January 2026 for courses with a 5th of January deadline.
