Apply for the fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025 at the University of Western Cape. This scholarship covers all costs for undergraduate and master’s studies, including accommodation, health needs, and academic materials. Open to talented students from South Africa and across Africa. Deadline: August 30, 2024.
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Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at the University of Western Cape for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is for talented young people from South Africa and other African countries. It will cover all costs for students to study for their undergraduate or master’s degrees at UWC.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship aims to support bright, motivated students who face economic or social challenges. The program helps these students get a higher education and develop their leadership skills. The scholarship is available for specific fields of study, so applicants need to choose from those fields.
The program especially encourages young women, people with disabilities, refugees, and displaced youth to apply. The scholarship is highly competitive, so having a strong academic record is important. For more details, read the full article provided by Opportunities Circle.
Details
- Country: South Africa
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Regions: South Africa and other African countries
- Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
Eligible Fields of Study
Undergraduate Programs:
- Humanities & Arts: History, Linguistics, Sociology, Women’s and Gender Studies
- Education: Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase
- Economic & Management Sciences: Economics, Information Sciences, Public Administration
- Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences
Postgraduate Programs:
- Humanities & Arts: Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development
- Economic & Management Sciences: Development Studies, Information Sciences, Migration Studies
- Community & Health Sciences: Public Health
- Law: Governance and Human Rights
- Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences, Computational Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Applicants:
- Must be from South Africa or another African country.
- Must be 26 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Must meet UWC’s minimum admission requirements.
- Must have applied for academic admission for 2025 at UWC.
- Must be ready to start full-time undergraduate studies in January 2025.
- Must provide proof of social and economic barriers affecting access to university studies.
Postgraduate Applicants:
- Must be from South Africa or another African country.
- Must be 30 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Must meet UWC’s minimum admission requirements.
- Must have applied for academic admission for 2025 at UWC.
- Must be ready to start full-time master’s studies in January 2025.
- Must provide proof of social and economic barriers affecting access to university studies.
- Those applying for a second master’s degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits
- Full Coverage: Covers all costs for undergraduate or master’s studies at UWC.
- Accommodation: Provides free housing in a UWC residence.
- Support: Offers assistance throughout the duration of the degree.
- Health Coverage: Includes funding for health-related needs.
- Academic Materials: Covers costs for required academic materials.
- Networking: Provides opportunities to connect with an international network.
- Leadership Growth: A chance to develop leadership skills.
- Free Study: An excellent opportunity to study for free in South Africa.
Application Process
- Apply to UWC: First, apply to the University of Western Cape for the 2025 academic year. Be mindful of application deadlines.
- Apply for the Scholarship: After applying to UWC, complete the online application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2025.
- Fill Out the Application Form: Complete all sections of the application form, including Personal Information, Academic Information, Family Information, and any other required details.
- Submit Before the Deadline: Ensure you submit your application before the scholarship deadline.
- Provide Accurate Contact Information: Use accurate email and phone numbers, as the scholarship program will communicate with you through these contacts.
- Interview Process: Successful applicants will be invited for interviews, either in-person or virtual, conducted by independent panels.
Scholarship Deadline:
- Application Deadline: August 30, 2024