2027 University of Cape Town Mastercard Scholarship For Africans, South Africa

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is now open at the University of Cape Town (UCT). The University of Cape Town Mastercard Scholarship includes a fully funded award that covers tuition, living stipend, travel, accommodation, research, and study materials costs for undergraduate and postgraduate Africans.

Eligibility: 

To be eligible for the UCT Mastercard Scholarship, applicants must;

• Be a citizen of an African country, including South Africa;
• Be applying for their first bachelor’s degree or an eligible taught postgraduate programme at UCT, including:
  • A postgraduate diploma offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences;
  • An honours degree offered by any of UCT’s six faculties; or 
  • A coursework master’s programme offered by any of UCT’s six faculties;
• Demonstrate academic talent and a commitment to excellence;
• Face significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education;
• Demonstrate potential for transformative and ethical leadership; and
• Be committed to serving their communities and contributing to positive change.

Value: 

The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program offers the following benefits;

• Comprehensive financial support (full tuition fees, a laptop, learning materials, annual return ticket allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend.
• Psycho-social support services.
• Academic mentoring and tutoring.
• Internship opportunities with industry partners.
• Career guidance and professional development.
• Enterprise development support.
• Leadership training and community engagement activities.
• Access to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Global Alumni Network.

Type: Masters
Eligible Country: African countries
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Host Country: South Africa