Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 University of Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are now open.
- Sponsor:The Mastercard Foundation
- Eligible Country: Citizens of any African country.
- Benefits: Tuition allowance, Maintenance allowance
- Deadline: 5th of December 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, candidates:
- Must be citizens of an African country.
- Must be resident in an African country, unless they can show temporary absence for study or work, except they are displaced or have refugee status.
- Must be applying for a master’s course of up to one year in length, at the University of Cambridge.
- Must meet the academic requirements of the course for which they are applying.
- The programme covers full tuition costs, a monthly maintenance allowance and a laptop. Other costs covered include visa application fees, International Health Surcharge, and travel costs.
Benefit
- A cohort-wide induction programme before the start of the course.
- Termly Leadership Training, which supports  Scholars in thinking about sustainable leadership, and developing collaborative leadership qualities needed to build cross-sector solutions for sustainable development
- Support to take up 3-6-month placements in leading Africa-based organisations. This will enable scholars to develop pathways to building impactful careers in Africa.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be able to join both the Cambridge University Alumni group and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program alumni group, where they can continue to draw on and contribute to the community of African scholars.
How to Apply
Eligible Applicants who meet the programme requirements are to apply on the official announcement page. Click the link below to apply Now!
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