Host University: University of Pretoria
Location: South Africa
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Level: Postgraduate (Master’s)
Eligible Countries: All African countries
Website: ScholarshipRegion – Mastercard at UP
✅ Scholarship Benefits
Full tuition fees
Accommodation in UP residence
Meals
Books & study materials
Monthly stipend
Medical aid
Travel costs (one return trip)
Visa costs (for study period)
Laptop
📌 Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be a citizen of an African country
Come from an economically disadvantaged background
Demonstrate academic excellence
Show strong leadership potential
Be engaged in community service or volunteer activities
Apply and gain provisional admission into an eligible postgraduate programme at UP
📚 Eligible Faculties & Programmes
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Humanities (Only BPolSci: Political Studies or International Studies)
Faculty of Law
Undergraduate: SADC region only
Postgraduate: All African countries
📝 How to Apply
1. Apply for admission to an eligible postgraduate programme at the University of Pretoria.
2. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship application form once admitted or provisionally admitted.
3. Submit all required documents (proof of income, academic records, motivational letter, references, etc.)
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