Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge 2025/2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at Cambridge provides fully-funded master's opportunities for students from under-represented African communities. It supports most courses at the University of Cambridge and emphasizes climate resilience and sustainable leadership across disciplines. The package includes full tuition, a maintenance allowance, a laptop, visa costs, health surcharge, and travel costs.

Full tuition coverage, monthly maintenance allowance, laptop, visa application fees, International Health Surcharge, and travel costs.

Citizens of African countries who reside in Africa (or have temporary absence for study/work) and are applying for a master’s course of up to one year at the University of Cambridge, meeting the course's academic requirements.

Apply through the official Mastercard Foundation Cambridge apply portal.