Study in the UK: University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship in 2027 (Fully Funded)

The University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship 2027 is an excellent chance for brilliant students in Africa to study a fully supported master’s degree at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.

The scholarship is funded by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge and is aimed at assisting academically gifted young people from Africa who have the potential to become transformative leaders and contribute to climate resilience and sustainable development.

Successful students will get complete financial support for their entire tuition fees, accommodation, living costs, a laptop, books and airfare for the duration of their qualified master’s programme.

The initiative is also looking for applicants who are committed to giving back to their communities, home nations and Africa more widely, in addition to funding. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a more climate-resilient, sustainable future for Africa.

Eligible Programmes for University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship

Eligible full-time master’s courses at the University of Cambridge are funded under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, provided they meet the programme’s standards.

• Climate and environmental studies
• Sustainability
• Development studies
• Engineering
• Technology
• Public policy
• Economics
• Education
• Social sciences
• Natural sciences
• Biological sciences
• Conservation

Requirements for the University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship

1. Be an African Citizen

• Applicants must be nationals of an African country. The fellowship aims to support bright students across the African continent.

2. Be Ordinarily Resident in Africa

Applicants should reside in one of the African countries.

• However, those temporarily outside Africa for school or work may still be eligible if they can demonstrate a desire to return.

3. Get a Bachelor’s Degree

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree at the time of admission to the master’s programme.
• The undergraduate degree must meet the academic criteria of the chosen University of Cambridge course.

4. Meet the academic requirements of Cambridge.

• Applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for the chosen master’s programme.
• The academic standard is course-specific. Some will require the equivalent of a UK First Class Honours degree, while others will require the equivalent of an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1).

5. Apply to an Eligible Master’s Programme

Applicants must apply for a full-time master’s programme (of up to one year) at the University of Cambridge.

Benefits of the University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship

• The scholarship covers the full tuition costs of the approved master’s programme.
• Successful Mastercard Foundation Scholars receive accommodation support during their period of study.
• The scholarship provides monthly stipends to support scholars with their living expenses while studying in the United Kingdom.
• Thirdly, the scholarship also offers airfare support, helping successful candidates handle the cost of travel between Africa and the UK.
• The scholarship also includes a laptop and books, providing scholars with important resources to study and research at the postgraduate level.
• Finally, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to develop transformative leaders who will contribute to sustainable development and climate resilience.

How to Apply for the University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship?

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