The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The University of Edinburgh provides full scholarships and transformative leadership training to educate and support bright, young African students with a deep, personal commitment to changing the world around them.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the University of Edinburgh will provide 200 full postgraduate and undergraduate scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

Eligibility For MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Before applying you must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh.

• You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country, whose personal circumstances would make accepting an offer from the University of Edinburgh difficult.
• Applications from Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe are particularly welcome.
• You must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within your community; and
• You are able to present economically disadvantaged circumstances and be able to show that you lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in your home country or elsewhere.

How To Apply for MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program?

Scholarships are awarded in collaboration with a network of partner institutions accepting the terms and conditions of the nomination framework.

More information on the application and selection process:

• Graduate Candidates
• Summer School Candidates

FINANCIAL AID & CAREER PREPARATION

The scholarships are awarded to students from sub-Saharan African countries with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential, but who face financial and other barriers to higher education.

The scholarships are awarded for a period of three years for the Bachelor’s degree, two years for the Master’s degree and one month for the Summer School. They cover the full cost of tuition fees at Sciences Po and living costs in France during the study period.

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As well as funding their studies, Sciences Po will offer scholars a specific suite of resources to ensure they have appropriate academic support and to facilitate their transition from education to employment:

• An orientation programme and individualised academic advising throughout their studies at Sciences Po
• A mentor programme offered in collaboration with the Africa Division of Sciences Po Alumni
• Career guidance and support: an online job platform dedicated to professional opportunities in Africa (internships and first jobs), access to our business incubator and the network of employers and alumni working in Africa, and specific career workshops.

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