The University of Edinburgh offers the 2025 Mastercard Foundation Online Scholarship to African students with strong academic and leadership potential but limited educational opportunities. This scholarship supports part-time, online Master’s (3 years) and Postgraduate Diploma (2 years) studies for eligible students living or working in Africa.
The program seeks young, dedicated individuals who have overcome educational barriers and show exceptional academic and leadership skills. Those interested in pursuing further studies should consider applying for this opportunity.
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Scholarship Details: The scholarship covers three years of part-time online study for specific Master’s programs or two years for Postgraduate Diploma programs. Online studies allow students to continue working while studying from their local context.
Requirements: To qualify for the Mastercard Foundation Online Scholarship, applicants must meet these conditions:
Meet the academic entry requirements for admission to the University of Edinburgh. Applicants generally need a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or its equivalent.
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Graduated from undergraduate study by September 2024, with a degree certificate and final transcript ready for submission by December 8, 2024.
Applicants must also be residents or citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country or hold refugee status in the region.
Have faced significant barriers to education.
Be 35 or under by September 1, 2025.
Show a strong record of community leadership and service.
Demonstrate ambition or experience in addressing the climate crisis.
Must not have completed a previous postgraduate degree or be enrolled at another university while on the scholarship.
Additional Requirements:
-For the Master’s program, applicants should not have completed a postgraduate degree.
-For the Postgraduate Diploma, applicants may have either an undergraduate or Master’s degree, provided they graduate by December 7, 2024.
-Applications from women, refugees, displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Scholarship Benefits: The scholarship covers:
-Full tuition fees.
-A stipend for high-speed internet and a laptop.
-Participation in the Scholars Program’s climate leadership activities, including workshops and coaching.
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-An in-person gathering.
-Additional support for scholars with disabilities.
Application Process: Interested applicants must first apply for the Mastercard Foundation Online Scholarship. They can apply for either the online Master’s (part-time over 3 years) or the online Postgraduate Diploma (part-time over 2 years). Apply HERE
Applications open on October 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT and close on November 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM GMT.
Deadline: December 8, 2024.
