2023-2024 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The University of Edinburgh for Postgraduate Students

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The University of Edinburgh for Postgraduate Students will provide 3 year part-time online Master’s scholarships & 2-year part-time postgraduate Diploma scholarships to students living or working in Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

The University is taking in young people committed to pursuing their studies digitally to apply for an Online Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh. Online studies are an excellent way to earn a qualification, while at the same time continuing to work flexibly and live at home. Online qualifications through the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to degrees taught on campus.

Applicants can apply for either:
– Online Masters (part-time over 3 years)
Masters programmes are normally aimed at those who have completed an undergraduate degree and want to develop more specialised knowledge in the same subject or similar career area.
– Online Post-graduate Diploma (part-time over 2 years)
Postgraduate diplomas are aimed at those who are considering a potential change in career and tend to be more vocational. Candidates with either an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university are equally able to apply (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022).

Scholarship provider: Mastercard
Degree Category: Masters
Eligible Country: Africans
Application Closing Date: 27 January 2023

Available Courses

Scholarships are available for the following online postgraduate programs only:

• International Development (Masters route only)
• Global Food Security and Nutrition (Masters or Diploma)
• Global Challenges (Masters or Diploma)
• Carbon Management (Masters route only)
• One Health (Masters or Diploma)

Scholarship Eligibility

You must meet the eligibility criteria to apply:

• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed above. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country
• Applicants must have graduated from undergraduate study before December 2022 and must be in possession of a degree certificate and official, final transcript to upload alongside their application
• Applicants must be residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country
• Applicants must be without the financial means to study oversees independently
• We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities (see FAQs below for further information)
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community
• If applying for the Masters programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship
• If applying for the PG diploma: Applicants can either have an undergraduate or Master’s degree from a Sub-Saharan African university (provided they will graduate from either degree before December 2022). If you have a Master’s degree, our admissions team will review you first degree (undergraduate) to meet the postgraduate diploma entry requirement. The MCF team will review your Master’s degree transcripts to confirm the graduation date and location of your University.
• Applicants must be 35 or under on the 1 September 2023

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship will covers

• Full tuition fees,
• A small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet,
• A laptop
• The opportunity to attend an in-person summer school in Africa.

Application Process

Interested applicants are to check the official website for the proper Application procedures. Visit the official announcement page for more details. To start your application, Click the apply now button below.

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