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University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2025/2026 for study in South Africa

🏛 University of Pretoria in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation 📍 Pretoria, South Africa 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

The University of Pretoria, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers a full scholarship to selected African students admitted to postgraduate study at UP. The program targets academically talented individuals facing economic and social barriers, including those with disabilities and refugees internally displaced within Africa. Community service and internships are essential components of the program, and scholars are expected to return home upon completion to contribute to their communities.

Benefits & funding

Full Tuition Fee; Accommodation bills; Books and printed materials allowance; Monthly stipend; Coverage for journey bills

Eligibility

Open to candidates from Africa who have been admitted to postgraduate study at the University of Pretoria and demonstrate monetary need and leadership/community service experience.

How to apply

Apply online to UP for a master's program and submit the MCFSP application with supporting documents to mcfsp@up.ac.za.

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