2024 Mastercard Scholarship University of Pretoria, South Africa
Deadline: September 30, 2024
The Mastercard Scholarship University of Pretoria offers comprehensive coverage, including full tuition fees, accommodation, meals, a laptop, and living stipends for successful candidates throughout their Master’s program.
Type: Undergraduate, Masters
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Value & Duration of Award:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation in a UP residence
- Meals
- Books and printed material
- A modest monthly stipend
- Medical aid
- Travel costs (one return trip for the study period)
- 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 entry into 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 Criteria: To be considered for this Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of Africa.
- Come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and involvement in a giving-back project (e.g., in a community, at school, church, etc.).
- Maintain a high academic average at all times.
How To Apply:
- Click on “Apply For This Scholarship” below.
- First, apply to secure admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria.
- Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za or deliver a printed copy to the Department for Education Innovation’s reception office.
- Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form provided.
- Your application will undergo a review process, and you will be notified of the outcome afterward.
- Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.
