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University of Pretoria MasterCard Scholarships

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  • The MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program targets young people who are academically talented but economically disadvantaged, equipping them to transform the continent of Africa through knowledge, attitude and leadership skills.

Scholarship Overview

  • The University of Pretoria has partnered with the MasterCard Foundation to offer scholarships to high achieving African students who desire to pursue postgraduate degrees.
  • Selected students who have received provisional admission towards a postgraduate degree receive full scholarships from the MasterCard Foundation.
  • Once these recipients complete their studies, they are expected to go back to their home countries and give back to the community.

Host School(s)

  • University of Pretoria

Field(s) of Study

  • Engineering (continuing students only)
  • Economic and Management Studies
  • Humanities (Political Studies and International Studies only)
  • Natural and Agricultural Science

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Full tuition fees
  • Meals
  • Monthly stipend
  • Accommodation in a residence within the university
  • Medical aid
  • Books and printed material
  • Travel costs (one return trip for the study period)
  • Visa application costs for one visa for the duration of the study period

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Students from African countries

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a resident or citizen of an African country
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree
  • Have already applied for and been accepted into one of the programs eligible for the MCFSP scholarship. This program must be a full-time program.
  • Not be in a position to pay the full fees required for the course

NOTE:

  • Continuing students who are applying for an Honors or Masters in Engineering are also eligible.
  • You must apply for and be admitted into a postgraduate degree program before you apply for the MCFSP scholarship.
  • Postgraduate applicants will need to have their certificates verified by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

How do I apply – Next Steps

  1. Apply online, using the university application portal. There, as soon as you submit the application, you will get a student number.

Hard copy applications can be sent to:

University of Pretoria

Student Service Centre

Hatfield

Pretoria 0028

South Africa

  • Your application will be evaluated by members of the faculty to which you have applied. The outcome of the evaluation will then be communicated to you.
  • Next, download application forms for MCFSP from the University’s MCF scholarship page.

Selection Criteria

  • Previous academic achievement
  • The applicant’s fit into the program’s ethos
  • The applicant’s focus on community development and leadership

Closing Date

  • 31 August 2019

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