Empowering Dreams: MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program 2024 at the University of Cape Town
Unlock the door to academic excellence with the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program,
a transformative initiative in collaboration with the University of Cape Town (UCT).
This scholarship program is designed to provide financial, academic, social, and post-graduation support to outstanding candidates, fostering their journey from beneficiaries to benefactors.
Program Vision and Focus: The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT envisions empowering promising young individuals from Africa with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership necessary for driving economic and social progress across the continent.
This program targets economically disadvantaged young people with demonstrated leadership potential, aiming to create a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and prosper.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Reimbursement of visa application processing costs
- Economy class air ticket to Cape Town, South Africa
- Full tuition and international student fees
- Accommodation in UCT's student housing system
- Meals through the student housing system
- Medical cover with recommended service provider
- Living stipend for ad hoc expenses
- Book allowance for prescribed textbooks
- Community activity-related costs
- Access to internship opportunities
- Economy class air ticket home upon completion of studies
Mentoring and Support:
Awardees will receive comprehensive support, including mentoring, leadership development, and academic and life skills assistance. Academic support encompasses tutoring, language training, writing circles, and guidance counseling.
Join the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program and become part of a community dedicated to creating opportunities for economically disadvantaged young people in Africa. Your journey to academic success begins here.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program Courses
- Commerce
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Health Sciences
- Humanities
- Law or Sciences
Requirements for MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification
In order to be considered for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town, applicants must be:
- Academically talented, must value learning and be driven to complete their education.
- Economically disadvantaged and facing significant financial barriers to accessing education.
- Committed to giving back to their own communities once studies are completed, to return to their home countries and take a leadership role in promoting social and economic improvement.
- Citizens and residents of a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Wanting to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level (Masters by research and coursework or research Masters, only).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to MasterCard Foundation on www.mcfsp.uct.ac.za to apply
To apply for The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, applicants must first apply to UCT for academic study and placement. Only applicants, who have applied for academic study and placement at UCT, can submit an application for a Mastercard Foundation scholarship.
For more details,visit Mastercard Foundation website
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