Apply for the The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides scholarships for citizens and residents of Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. These scholarships cover various fields, including Environment, Food Security, Sustainable Energy Systems, and more. The program offers fully funded 3-year part-time online Master’s degrees and 2-year part-time postgraduate diplomas, covering full tuition fees, accommodation, and maintenance costs. The application deadline for this opportunity is 08 November 2024.

Additional Information:

  • The scholarships aim to develop leadership skills and foster innovation to address critical challenges in Africa.
  • Candidates are selected based on academic merit, leadership potential, and commitment to improving their communities.
  • The online nature of the program allows scholars to remain in their home countries, contributing locally while studying.
  • The MasterCard Foundation, through this program, supports education and entrepreneurship as tools for advancing social and economic development in Africa.
 

In short

  • Covers full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, living cost stipend and study materials.
  • A climate leadership programme to inspire and support scholars in making change in their communities and countries.
  • Additional support is offered to scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs. 

 

For questions about this article, please contact:
Ekaterina Kalashnikova, Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies
ekaterina.kalashnikova@bcssmz.org

Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies
Host of the first permanent Ocean Observatory focused on multi-ecosystem time series research in Africa, the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) was established in 2017 as in independent, non-profit organisation with a mission to protect and support the fragile ecosystems of the Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique. The research station is located on Benguerra Island, off the coast of Mozambique.

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