University of Cambridge UK Mastercard Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is a funded scholarship programme announced by Mastercard Foundation. The programme is designed to support master’s study at the University of Cambridge, with funding that includes full tuition costs.

The scholarship is for candidates who are citizens of an African country and who are resident in an African country, unless they can show temporary absence for study or work, except if they are displaced or have refugee status. It is for applicants applying for a master’s course of up to one year in length at the University of Cambridge.

To be eligible for a scholarship offer, candidates must secure admission from the relevant department and meet the academic requirement of the course they apply for. Applicants must also submit a supplementary statement indicating personal commitment to contributing to climate-resilience and sustainable futures for Africa. The programme notes that if academic requirements for a course are not met, students will not qualify for the application fee waiver.

The programme covers full tuition costs, a monthly maintenance allowance, and a laptop. Other covered costs include visa application fees, International Health Surcharge, and travel costs. The page describes the application process and covered costs but does not state additional obligations after study.

• Must be a citizen of an African country.Must be resident in an African country, unless the candidate can show temporary absence for study or work, except if 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.

• Full tuition costs.Monthly maintenance allowance.Laptop.Visa application fees.International Health Surcharge.Travel costs.

1. Secure admission from the relevant department to be eligible for a scholarship offer.
2. Apply for admission to the University of Cambridge via the course directory, completing the process by the funding deadline (either 5th December or 5th January depending on the course) using the course directory link provided.
3. Ensure you meet the academic requirements of the selected course, as not meeting the academic requirements means you will not qualify for the application fee waiver.
4. Submit the supplementary statement as part of the application process, indicating personal commitment to contributing to climate-resilience and sustainable futures for Africa.

• Supplementary statement indicating personal commitment to contributing to climate-resilience and sustainable futures for Africa.