University of Pretoria 2023-2024 MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, South Africa

Do you have what it takes to transform Africa? African students can apply to be Mastercard Foundation Scholars at UP. Become an instrument of positive change! Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program gives you what it takes to become one.

The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is currently offering scholarships for high-achieving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels, commencing in January 2023.

The Mastercard Foundation targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program.

• Table of Content
• About University of Pretoria
• University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
• Requirements for University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Application Deadline	30 Aug 2023
Country to study	South Africa
School to study	University of Pretoria
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Pretoria
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Mastercard Foundation offers a full scholarship to students who have applied for and been admitted to one of the following programmes at the University of Pretoria.

Requirements for University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification

1. Candidates should be citizens from Africa.

2. Applicants should come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness.

3. Candidates should demonstrate leadership potential and ought to be involved in a giving back project eg. in a community, at school, church etc.

4. Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.

Eligible Faculties:

• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
• Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities 
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

 

Application Deadline

August 30, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Pretoria on www.up.ac.za to apply

Applications to study at UP opens on 1st March and closes on the 30th August of the year proceeding the year of study.

Students who are interested in studies at the University of Pretoria and wish to apply for The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program must follow the application process.

Step 1

Apply online at www.up.ac.za/apply. Alternatively, you can submit a hard copy of your application form. For more information, dial +27 (0)12 420 4297/6621 or send an email to:

[email protected] for undergraduates and postgraduates enquiries.

Step 2

After your application has been submitted, it will be evaluated by members of the relevant faculty. The faculty will inform you whether you have been admitted.

Step 3

Once you have been admitted, please contact [email protected] to commence the process to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program immediately.

Step 4

Successful Mastercard Foundation Scholars should have a passport to enable them to apply for a visa promptly.

Please visit the ISD website at www.up.ac.za/isd for general information for international students.

For more details visit: University of Pretoria website.