Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Pretoria — 2027
University of Pretoria and Mastercard Foundation
Pretoria, South Africa
·4 Trong
·ScholarshipCloses in 50 days
University of Pretoria and Mastercard Foundation
Applications openMay 01, 2026
Application deadlineOct 31, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Study levelMultiple levels
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsTuition, accommodation and meals, learning materials, stipend, visa expenses, travel and health-related support
Eligible courses or study areasEligible full-time University of Pretoria undergraduate, honours and master’s programs
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
Open to academically capable, financially disadvantaged African youth, including Ugandans. The wider program is refugee-eligible and disability-inclusive. Applicants must first apply for and obtain admission to an eligible University of Pretoria undergraduate, honours or master’s program. General age guidance is up to 29 for undergraduate and up to 35 for postgraduate applicants.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Comprehensive scholarship for talented African youth facing financial and social barriers. Support can include tuition, accommodation and meals, books and learning materials, a stipend, visa expenses, travel and health-related assistance. Ugandan applicants are eligible, and the broader program includes refugees, internally displaced youth and persons with disabilities. Applicants must first apply for University of Pretoria admission; individual degree deadlines may be earlier. The university application fee is approximately R300. Scholarship deadline: 31 October 2026.
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