Study-In-South Africa: 2024 University of Cape Town Mastercard Scholarship For International Students
The goal of the Mastercard Scholarship Program at the University of Cape Town is to turn promising Young people into benefactors by equipping them with the values, knowledge, skills, and leadership skills they need to drive economic and social progress across Africa. The Program targets academically qualified undergraduate and postgraduate candidates who are economically disadvantaged young people with leadership potential from Africa and it will provide scholarships to academically talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT
Scholarship Summary:
Host: MasterCard Foundation | University of Cape Town
Study Abroad: Study in Africa
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Monthly Stipend | Visa Offer
Deadline: July 31, 2023
Scholarship Details:
Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of study.
The number and level of these scholarships awarded each year vary, depending on available funding.
Scholarship Requirements:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
•Be a citizen of an African country
•Be willing to study in the Engineering and the Built Environment, Commerce, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, or Sciences faculties at UCT
•Be from an economically disadvantaged background, demonstrate financial need, and leadership potential
•Applicants who intend to register for a second Masters postgraduate degree at the same level are ineligible to apply for this scholarship
•Applicants who have previously registered for Masters postgraduate degree at any higher learning institution are ineligible to apply for this scholarship
Scholarship Duration and Reward:
The Program will provide scholarships to academically talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT.
Students enrolled on the Program will receive mentoring, leadership development, academic and life skills support. Furthermore, Academic support will include tutoring, language training, writing circles and guidance counselling.
Method of Application:
Applicants must first apply to the University of Cape Town for academic study and placement. Only applicants, who have applied for academic study and placement to UCT, can submit an application for a Mastercard Foundation scholarship. The admission requirements for postgraduate study vary from one programme to another. Applicants are urged to Consult the faculty concerned directly in order to find out what is required for the course or degree they want to take. Please refer to the 2024 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants and faculties for the relevant closing dates and information on courses at UCT, how to apply to the University, as well as support structures available for postgraduate students at the University.
Part 1:
Step 1: Academic application
Step 2: Collate the necessary supporting documents to strengthen your academic application
Step 3: Apply online for academic study and placement
Part 2:
Step 1: Visit the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town website
Step 2: Create a profile on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program site
Step 3: Complete the eligibility quiz
Step 4: Complete the Mastercard Foundation Masters Scholarship application form
Step 5: Upload certified copies of identity document, passport or refugee papers, proof of address, current and previous post-secondary transcripts as well as proof for complete/current degree, curriculum vitae, essay, declaration and signatures and affidavit declaration
Step 6: Identify two recommenders
https://uct.ac.za/mcfsp/apply/guidelines-postgraduate-honours-and-masters-applicants
