Are you an ambitious African student aiming for a world-class education at the University of Cambridge? The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme 2026/2027 is now open, offering fully funded master’s scholarships to Africans committed to building climate resilience and sustainable futures for Africa. This is your last chance to apply before the funding deadline closes. Act fast and secure your spot!
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Cambridge offers exceptional African students the chance to pursue a master’s degree fully funded, including tuition fees, living costs, and more. The programme aims to empower the next generation of African leaders by providing access to world-class education, leadership training, and career-building opportunities.
Scholars benefit from a comprehensive package that covers tuition, maintenance allowances, visa costs, international health surcharge, travel expenses, and a laptop. In addition to financial support, scholars participate in leadership development sessions and have access to internship placements in Africa, helping them build impactful careers on the continent.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage for eligible master’s courses at Cambridge.
- A monthly maintenance allowance adjusted for inflation.
- Coverage of visa application fees, International Health Surcharge (IHS), and economy travel tickets to and from the student’s home country.
- Provision of a laptop for academic use.
- Participation in a cohort-wide induction programme before starting the course.
- Termly Leadership Training designed to foster sustainable and collaborative leadership skills.
- Opportunities for 3-6 month placements with leading Africa-based organisations to gain practical experience.
- Access to the global Cambridge University Alumni network and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars alumni community.
Name of Organizer
Mastercard Foundation in partnership with the University of Cambridge.
Requirements / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be citizens of an African country.
- Be residents of an African country, except for temporary absences due to study, work, displacement, or refugee status.
- Apply for a master’s course up to one year in length at the University of Cambridge.
- Meet the academic requirements for their chosen course.
- Submit a supplementary statement demonstrating commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development in Africa.
Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for funding is the 5th of December 2024 for courses with a 5th of December deadline and 5th of January 2025 for courses with a 5th of January deadline. When making an application, pay close attention to the funding deadline.
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