The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering scholarships for high achieving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels, commencing on January 2020.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program. The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities.
WORTH
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in a UP residence
- Meals
- Books and Printed Material
- A modest monthly stipend
- Medical aid
- costs (One return trip for the duration of the study period)
- Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.
ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates should be citizens from Africa.
- Applicants should come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and also demonstrate financial neediness.
- Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential and ought to be involved in a giving back project eg. in a community, at school, church, etc
DEADLINE: August 31, 2019
To apply and for more information visit here
