Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

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Deadline: 29 November 2019
Open to: residents and citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country
Benefits: scholarship will cover the full tuition fees and expenses for accommodation and maintenance

Description

The Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide postgraduate online scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities.

10 scholarships are available for the 2020/2021 academic year.

Scholars will participate in activities as part of the wider Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh including work-based placements, mentorship, and other activities during the academic year.

Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate programs:

  • MSc Africa and International Development;
  • MSc Environment and Development;
  • MSc Global Health Policy;
  • LLM Human Rights;
  • MA Design for Change;
  • MSc Sustainable Energy Systems;
  • MSc Carbon Finance;
  • MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must want to apply for one of the eligible courses listed above;
  • Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the degree of their choice;
  • Applicants must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country;
  • Applicants should not have completed a postgraduate degree previously;
  • Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community, and;
  • Applicants are able to present economic circumstances which show they lack financial means to pursue higher education in their home country or elsewhere.

Benefits

The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees and expenses for accommodation and maintenance.

How to apply?

For more information, and how to apply, please visit the official web page.