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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (2027 postgraduate)
Fully funded honours, postgraduate diploma or coursework master’s study at UCT for African students facing financial barriers.
- Deadline
- 31 Oct 2026
- Value
- Tuition + accommodation + living costs + medical aid + visa + return travel
- Who can apply
- Citizens of any African country (including South Africa) facing significant economic barriers
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Host
- University of Cape Town & Mastercard Foundation, South Africa
Fully funded honours, postgraduate diploma or coursework master’s study at UCT for African students facing financial barriers.
Two steps: apply to UCT for admission, then submit the separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars application. Research-only master’s, PhDs and part-time study are excluded.
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