University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships for African Students 2022

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.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships
• Requirements for University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships

The Program will cover the following:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation in a UP residence
• Meals
• Books and printed material
• A modest monthly stipend
• Medical aid (Ingwe only)
• Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
• Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.

Requirements for University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships Qualification

• Candidates should be citizens from Sub-Saharan African country.
• 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 eg. in a community, at school, church etc
• Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.
• Candidates need to be first time applicants as first year students in the degree programme

Interview date, Process and Venue for University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships

Selection will focus on prior academic achievement, but also on the fit of the applicant to the ethos of the Program, which is focused on leadership and community development for Africa in addition to academic success. Successful applicants must be committed to completing their qualifications in minimum time, returning to their home countries and giving back to their communities.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Students who are interested in studies at the University of Pretoria and wish to apply for The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program must follow the application processes in the Scholarship webpage 

For more details, visit University of Pretoria website.