Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Edinburgh
A program providing on-campus and online postgraduate opportunities for students from Africa with academic and leadership potential who face barriers to education. It focuses on developing skills for sustainable transitions.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at University of Edinburgh is offered by University of Edinburgh for study in United Kingdom at master and diploma level. The award is valued at Full funding for tuition and living costs, provided as full ride support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding for tuition and living costs. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: African countries.
Eligibility
Residents and citizens of an African country, or those with refugee status in an African country, demonstrating academic and leadership potential.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-11-19. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and diploma
Nationality requirements
African countries
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University of Edinburgh
- Study destination
- United Kingdom
- Eligible applicant countries
- All African countries and Sub-Saharan Africa
- Award
- Full funding for tuition and living costs
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and diploma
- Nationality
- African countries
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-11-19
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23