Scholarship
UC Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars 2027
University of California, Berkeley and Mastercard Foundation
Berkeley, California, USA
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·ScholarshipCloses in 65 days
University of California, Berkeley and Mastercard Foundation
Applications openSep 01, 2026
Application deadlineNov 15, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Study levelMaster’s
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsComprehensive support for selected scholars, normally including tuition and fees, living costs, travel, visa support, academic and career development, wellbeing support and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars community.
Eligible courses or study areasSelected two-year and professional Master’s programmes named on Berkeley’s official Mastercard Foundation graduate application page.
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
AFRICAN APPLICANTS, including Ugandans. Candidates must be citizens of an African country, demonstrate academic strength, leadership, service and significant financial or educational barriers, and apply to an eligible Berkeley Master’s programme. The programme expects scholars to use their training for impact in Africa. Women, refugees/displaced people and applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
FULLY FUNDED | AFRICA-ONLY | INCLUSIVE. One of the strongest U.S. Master’s routes for talented African students facing barriers. 15 November is the official priority checkpoint for requesting the programme application-fee waiver; department admission deadlines generally follow in December or early January. Apply only to listed eligible programmes and follow both Berkeley and Scholars Program instructions.
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