Study in Africa: University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship (Fully Funded)

The University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for outstanding and financially challenged African students to study in South Africa. This scholarship is one of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarships and is awarded through cooperation between the University of Pretoria (UP) and the Mastercard Foundation.

This is a fully funded scholarship and is targeted at academically outstanding young Africans who have financial need, leadership potential, and a commitment to give back to their communities.

Successful students will be funded for tuition, accommodation, meals, study materials, a monthly stipend, medical aid, travel, and visa-associated expenses.

Overview of the University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria is for high-achieving African students who have the academic ability and aptitude for leadership and who will contribute to the development of their communities and the African continent.

The scholarship fully supports selected scholars financially during their eligible studies. The scholarship programme also looks at leadership, connection with the community, and social impact.

What is the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) is built to provide educational pathways for young people with proven academic potential but who face serious financial obstacles to accessing college.

Eligible Programmes for University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

• This faculty may provide suitable programmes for students interested in natural sciences, agricultural sciences, environmental and allied topics.

Economic and Management Sciences

• Opportunities are available within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences for students studying business, economics, management and other relevant subjects.

Humanities

• Humanities scholarship includes admission into BPolSci, specifically:

1. Political Studies
2. International Relations

Law

• The scholarship provides varied chances based on the level of study:

1. Undergraduate: SADC countries
2. Postgraduate: African countries only

Education

• Applicants wishing to pursue education and related disciplines may apply to approved programmes offered by the Faculty of Education.

Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT)

• The grant also supports qualified programmes at the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (EBIT).
• This may present opportunities for students interested in engineering, information technology, built environment disciplines, etc.

Applicants are encouraged to review the current faculty-specific qualifying requirements before submitting an application.

Requirements for the University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship

1. African Citizen

• Candidates must be nationals of an African country. The scholarship aims to develop talented youth from across the African continent.

2. Show Financial Need

• The applicants should be from economically challenged backgrounds and show that they require financial support to undertake their education.

3. Demonstrates Leadership Potential

• Candidates should show the ability for leadership through their past activities and experiences.
• Candidates can demonstrate leadership through participation in community projects, school activities, religious initiatives, volunteer work, and youth groups.

4. Show Community Engagement

Applicants must have been involved in a giving-back project within their neighbourhood, school, church or other organisation.

5. Maintain Academic Excellence

• Applicants are expected to have outstanding academic performance, and successful scholars are expected to maintain a high academic average during their studies.

6. Obtain Admission to an Eligible Programme

• Before being considered for the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, applicants must first apply for admission to the University of Pretoria and obtain the necessary admission or provisional admission.

Benefits of the University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship

• Firstly, the scholarship will cover the full cost of tuition fees for the accepted programme of study.
• Secondly, the University of Pretoria will accommodate successful students in a dormitory.
• Third, the scholarship covers the cost of meals during the study term.
• Successful students will also receive assistance with books and printed academic resources required for their studies.
• Successful applicants will also be awarded a modest monthly stipend to help with personal expenses during their studies.
• Moreover, the grant offers medical help by assisting students in accessing health care services during their studies.
• The scholarship programme also covers the cost of one return journey for the duration of the study session.
• Finally, the grant covers one visa application fee for the term of study.

How to Apply for the University of Pretoria Mastercard Scholarship?

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