Fully-Funded Scholarships At University Of Edinburgh For African Students 2023
Host Country
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Deadline:
FRIDAY, 27 JANUARY 2023
Target audience
AFRICAN STUDENTS
Program Overview
The year 2022 is ending in style as the Mastercard Scholars Program announced that it is providing fully-funded scholarships to future African leaders. The scholarship opened on 15 December 2022. This is one of the most sought-after scholarship on the global academic calendar and enables the recipients to study at the University of Edinburgh in the UK. The scholarships are available at only postgraduate levels, therefore only applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree already will be eligible to apply for the Mastercard Scholarship.
CampusLifestyle guides you through the process of how to apply for postgraduate online and on-campus Mastercard Scholarships for 2023/24,
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About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The University of Edinburgh provides full scholarships to support bright, young African students with a deep, personal commitment to changing the world around them. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the University of Edinburgh will provide 200 full postgraduate and undergraduate scholarships to students from Africa.
The scholarships for 2023 will be awarded to students with great academic and leadership potential but limited educational opportunities. On top of the scholarship, the Scholars Program facilitates transformative leadership programming to inspire and support Scholars in making change in their communities and countries on their return home.
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Benefits of the Mastercard Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers the cost of travel and visas, accommodation, meals, allowance for a laptop, health cover, and a living stipend – as well as tuition costs. It also provides an allowance for dependant children who may accompany a Scholar. This makes it easily one of the best international scholarships you can find. The scholarship also provides scholars with support for travel to and from the UK (including visas, if needed).
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Who can apply
First requirement is that you must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. It is advised that applicants apply to this scholarship BEFORE applying to the University. You must be a resident and citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country. Applications from Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe are particularly welcome. You must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within your community; and
You are able to present economically disadvantaged circumstances and be able to show that you lack financial means from family or other sources to pursue post-secondary (university) education in your home country or elsewhere.
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Further requirements
Notice that the University of Edinburgh lists its requirements from students according to their country of origin. Click the links below to find out the Postgraduate entry requirements for your country or home region.
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How to Apply
There are two modes of applications and these are:
1. You can apply for an online distance learning scholarship with the Mastercard Foundation Program at Edinburgh. For details, visit Apply as an online scholar
2. You can also apply for scholarship to study on campus in Edinburgh with the Mastercard Foundation Program. Find details here: Apply to study on campus
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Notice that according to Mastercard, the 2023 scholarships are specifically targeted at combating the climate change scourge. Therefore, prospective Mastercard Foundation Scholars can apply to the majority of courses since addressing the climate crisis requires a range of expertise across both scientific/STEM disciplines and the arts, humanities and social sciences.
However, the Program trains these scholars in a range of academic disciplines – from the creative arts and writing, through the social sciences, to more scientific and technical disciplines: because a multidisciplinary approach to climate action and response is critical.
CLICK HERE to view further information and apply for the Mastercard Scholarship 2023/2024.
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Enquiries
For enquiries to the university, please visit Postgraduate enquiries.
If you have any queries regarding the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships, please contact mcfsp@ed.ac.uk
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