University of Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2022/2023

Applications are on for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program for study in South Africa. See more information below.

University of Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2022/2023 for study in South Africa (Fully Funded)

The Program targets academically qualified undergraduate and postgraduate candidates who are economically disadvantaged young people with leadership potential from Africa.

The Program will provide scholarships to academically talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT. Students enrolled on the Program will receive mentoring, leadership development, academic and life skills support. Academic support will include tutoring, language training, writing circles and guidance counselling.

In 2022, 27 scholarship opportunities – Masters by Research only are available for students who intend to commence with their first year of registration for full- time postgraduate Masters by Research studies.

Application procedure

In order to apply for The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, applicants must first apply to the University of Cape Town for academic study and placement. Only applicants, who have applied for academic study and placement to UCT, can submit an application for a Mastercard Foundation scholarship. The admission requirements for postgraduate study vary from one programme to another. Consult the faculty concerned directly in order to find out what is required for the course or degree that you want to take. Please refer to the 2022 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants and faculties for the relevant closing dates and information on courses at UCT, how to apply to the University, as well as support structures available for postgraduate students at the University.

Part 1

1: Academic application

2: Collate the necessary supporting documents to strengthen your academic application

3: Apply online for academic study and placement

4: Await the outcome of your academic application

Recruitment and Peer Mentor Officer or the Program Coordinator with queries or requests for assistance to complete the scholarship application form at info_mcfsp@uct.ac.za (telephone number +27 (0)21 650 5923 / 3601). The scholarship application should reach us no later than 30 April 2022.