The Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program at University of Capetown
The
University of Cape Town (UCT) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in
its global Scholars’ Program: an educational initiative that provides
academically talented young people from economically disadvantaged communities
in Africa with access to quality university education.
The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT provides full-cost scholarships
to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (honours and
master’s) degree-seeking applicants. The scholarships ensure a premium
educational package that will produce graduates whose qualifications are
internationally recognised and locally applicable, and whose transition into
the workforce is underpinned by values of engaged citizenship and social
justice.
These
scholarships cover the full period of study and are renewable annually subject
to satisfactory performance and participation in the activities and
opportunities offered by the programme. Successful candidates will be required
to commit themselves to returning to their home countries and to invest their
gained skills and education in their country’s social and economic growth.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Academically talented – value
learning and are driven to complete their education.
- Economically disadvantaged –
facing significant financial barriers to completing their education.
- Committed to giving back –
investing in their communities, using the skills and knowledge that they
have acquired.
- Future leaders – committed to
embracing ethical leadership and making a positive change in their home
communities.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars
Program Includes:-
- Comprehensive financial
assistance with
visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid and
accommodation.
- A relevant and recognised
education through
academic curricula aimed at producing graduates whose qualifications are
internationally recognised and locally applicable.
- Academic and peer mentor support – to ensure that each
Scholar successfully progresses academically.
- An array of cultural and
transition support and training aimed at academic and
professional enrichment and assisting in the challenges facing university
going students.
- Career and internship opportunities in Africa,
service learning, experiential learning – career guidance and support for
transition to further study or the workforce.
- Leadership development and training.
- Alumni networks for further support.
The deadline for application for
a The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Capetown is 30
September 2021.
How to Apply The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships to academically
talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the
University of Cape Town (UCT).
Students
enrolled on the programme receive support and developmental opportunities
including mentoring, leadership development, academic and life skills support,
career development and entrepreneurship training. They are expected to engage
in community upliftment projects and get involved in all that UCT has to offer.
UCT opens
its annual call for applications to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
between July and September. Apply for your place from July each year.
Visit the
links below to learn more about the undergraduate and graduate application
procedures.
Note that
application to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is not the same as an
academic application for UCT. Prospective scholars are advised to submit an
academic application to UCT first, and then apply for the Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program.