MasterCard Scholarships at University of Cape Town

The MCFSP is a $700 million initiative to educate young people to drive change and make a positive social impact in their local communities.
This program transforms young scholars from beneficiaries to benefactors, preparing them with the necessary knowledge, values, and skills to fuel social and economic progress across Africa.

Scholarship Overview

MCFSP is part of a global initiative to provide 300 scholarships at UCT over a period of ten years to academically talented, yet economically disadvantaged students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholars who enroll at UCT under this program receive full scholarships, academic support, peer mentorship, career guidance, transition-to-work support, internship opportunities and access to a global alumni network.
For undergraduate students, the scholarship initially lasts for one year, after which it is renewed subject to satisfactory academic performance. The postgraduate scholarship, however, is strictly for one year of study.

Host School(s)

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is the host school for this scholarship.
UCT is South Africa’s oldest university, and one of Africa’s leading teaching and research institutions.

Field(s) of Study

The MCFSP scholarships at UCT are limited to the following courses:

What does the scholarship cover?

This comprehensive scholarship covers the following:

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

Applicants must:

Have received a firm offer to study at UCT
Come from an economically disadvantaged background
Demonstrate leadership capability and have acted in a leadership capacity
Meet the set academic criteria
Be prepared to return to their home country and invest the skills and knowledge they have gained to enhance social and economic growth in their country
Be admitted to an undergraduate or postgraduate program at UCT and starting off their first year in one of the faculties listed above.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Note that you must first apply to UCT for academic study and placement, and then receive a conditional/firm offer to join a study program

PART 1: ACADEMIC STUDY APPLICATION

STEP 1: Academic Application Guidelines

Applicants must refer to the respective prospectuses and faculty handbooks before applying.
Please contact the relevant department admissions office for more information.

STEP 2: Supporting Documents

Collate the necessary supporting documents to strengthen your academic application.
All documents should be clear and legible.
Each document should be scanned and uploaded as a single document.

STEP 3: Apply Online

Apply online for the academic study program of your choice, and course placement.
Once your application has been received, you will get a UCT applicant number (and username) and password, which you will use to track the status of your application online.
International applicants who receive an offer for admission to UCT are required to obtain a study visa to enter the Republic of SA and to register at UCT.

STEP 4: Await the outcome of your application.

PART 2: MCFSP SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

STEP 1: Apply for the MCFSP at UCT

Download the application form (available at the address below.)
Email the completed form and supporting documents to info_mfsp@uct.ac.za before the deadline.
Make sure that the application form and supporting documents are legible.
Put in as many relevant details as possible, and provide supporting documents as requested in the online scholarship application form to add credibility to your application.
For any queries or assistance in completing the scholarship application form, email info_mcfsp@uct.ac.za or call +27 (0) 21 650 5923/3601.

Closing Date

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