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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge and Mastercard Foundation
United Kingdom · On Site
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge and Mastercard FoundationUnited Kingdom · On Site
Opportunity details
Application statusOpen now
ParticipationOn Site
Who can apply
Ugandan citizens are eligible as citizens of an African country. Applicants must normally reside in an African country unless temporarily absent for study or work or covered by programme provisions, apply for an eligible full-time one-year Master\'s course and meet that course\'s academic requirements. MBA, Master of Corporate Law, Master of Finance and Master of Accountancy programmes are excluded.
Key information
- Study level
- Master’s
- Funding coverage
- Fully funded
- Award value or coverage details
- The programme covers full university tuition and provides a monthly maintenance allowance. Published support also includes a laptop, visa application costs, the UK immigration health surcharge and travel expenses for scholars.
About this opportunity
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Cambridge supports talented young Africans pursuing eligible one-year Master\'s degrees. The University has officially announced that applications for the 2027-28 academic year open in September 2026.
Benefits
The programme covers full university tuition and provides a monthly maintenance allowance. Published support also includes a laptop, visa application costs, the UK immigration health surcharge and travel expenses for scholars.
Requirements
Applicants must apply for an eligible University of Cambridge Master\'s programme, satisfy the course\'s academic and English-language requirements and opt into funding during the postgraduate application. Applicants must also complete any scholarship-specific information requested in the application system.
How to apply
Choose an eligible one-year Cambridge Master\'s programme and complete the University of Cambridge postgraduate application after the 2027-28 cycle opens. Opt into funding and select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program where prompted, then meet the funding deadline attached to the chosen course.