University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027/2028

The University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers fully funded postgraduate scholarships for eligible African students to pursue on-campus or online degree programmes at the University of Edinburgh. The programme includes a structured eligibility process, mandatory information sessions, and an application pathway coordinated with the university. Scholarships cover selected degree programmes under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, with entry limited to specified online and on-campus master's and postgraduate diploma pathways.

Scholarship support for selected online and on-campus degree programmes; access to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme information sessions and process.

Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country; must have an undergraduate degree and be eligible for admission to the University of Edinburgh; must be 35 or younger at programme start; must demonstrate leadership and potential to address climate issues.

Complete eligibility assessment, attend a mandatory virtual information session, then access and submit the scholarship application form for consideration.