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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 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.

The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at the University of Pretoria (UP) for full-time postgraduate study is open to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree and are residents or citizens of an African country.

This Program targets academically qualified, yet economically disadvantaged, young people in Africa who will go back to contribute to the transformation of their countries. Applicants should not already be in possession of a Masters Degree/ Qualification.

Opportunity Focus

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

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Food Science and Technology

Agricultural Economics / Business Management

Animal Science

Plant Pathology

Applied Plant and Soil Sciences

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Accounting Sciences

Financial Sciences

Economics

Informatics

Agribusiness Management

Faculty of Humanities

Humanities PolSci (Political Studies)

PolSci (International Studies)

Faculty of Engineering – continuing students are eligible to apply

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mining Engineering

Scholarship Coverage

The MasterCard Foundation scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for Africans. It will cover:

Full tuition fees

Accommodation and meals in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation

A modest monthly stipend

Textbooks and printed material

Medical aid cover for the duration of the study

VISA costs

Reasonable travel costs (including flight ticket) to and from your home

Leadership development opportunities

Academic advising and counseling support

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