Applications for the Mastercard Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UTC) are ongoing and offer full-tuition scholarships to young Africans who are first-time undergraduate or postgraduate (honours and master’s) degree candidates.
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| Host: Mastercard Foundation Open to: Africans Target: Postgraduates Deadline: 25th September. 2022 |
About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town
The scholarships ensure a premium educational package that produces graduates with internationally recognized and locally applicable qualifications, as well as a transition into the workforce that is guided by values of engaged citizenship and social justice.
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These scholarships cover the whole length of study and are renewed annually based on good performance and participation in the program’s activities and opportunities. Successful candidates must pledge to return to their home countries and invest their newly acquired talents and education in their country’s social and economic advancement.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Mastercard Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town must ensure they meet the requirements below:
- Academically gifted individuals appreciate studying and are motivated to complete their education.
- Economically disadvantaged students face major financial challenges in finishing their education.
- They are committed to giving back by investing in their communities and utilizing their earned skills and expertise.
- Future leaders who are devoted to ethical leadership and making a big difference in their communities.
Benefit
- Comprehensive financial assistance with visa applications, travel, tuition, living expenses, medical aid, and accommodation.
- A relevant and recognized education through academic curricula aimed at producing graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognized 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.
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Application Procedure
Mastercard Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UTC) opens its annual call for application between July and September each year,
NOTE: applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is not the same as applying to UCT. Prospective scholars should first apply to UCT for an academic position before applying to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
For more info, visit the Mastercard Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UTC)