The Mastercard Scholarship at the University of Pretoria offers full coverage of tuition fees, accommodation, meals, a laptop, and living stipends for successful candidates throughout their Masters program.

Type: Undergraduate, Masters

Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

Value & Duration of Award:

• Full tuition fees
• Accommodation in a UP residence
• Meal provisions
• Provision of books and printed material
• A modest monthly stipend
• Medical aid
• Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
• Covering the cost of one visa application for the study period.

Eligible Field of Study:

• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities for BPolSci (Political Studies or International Studies only)
• Faculty of Law (Undergraduates: SADC, Post Graduates: All African Countries)
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology (EBIT)

Eligible Countries: African Countries

Eligibility:

To be considered for this Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• Citizenship in an African country.
• Originating from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrating financial need.
• Demonstrating leadership potential and active involvement in a giving-back project, such as in a community, at school, church, etc.
• Maintaining a consistently high academic average.

How To Apply:

1. Click on “Apply For This Scholarship” below
2. Secure admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria.
3. Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za or deliver a printed copy to the Department for Education Innovation’s reception office.
4. Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form provided below: undergraduate-application-2024.pdf
5. Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form provided below: postgraduate-application-2024.pdf
6. Your application will undergo a review process, and you will receive notification of the outcome afterward.
7. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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