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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.
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. On top of the scholarship, the Scholars Program facilitates transformative leadership programming to inspire and support Scholars in making change change in their communities and countries on their return home.
Eligibility
You must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. We prefer that applicants apply to this scholarship BEFORE applying to the University.
For undergraduate students, please visit:
Undergraduate entry requirements – Africa
For postgraduate students, please visit:
Postgraduate entry requirements – Africa
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.
Applications
Applications will open in early October with a closing date of 30 November 2018 – please note the closing date is provisional and may change. For further information on the scholarship and application details, please visit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program website.
