University of Edinburgh MasterCard Online Scholarships

Scholarship Overview

The MasterCard Foundation Online Postgraduate Scholarship Program at the University of Edinburgh provides postgraduate scholarships to students from across Sub-Saharan Africa who have overcome barriers to their education, display leadership experience, and show academic potential.
This program aims to equip a community of talented, compassionate, and entrepreneurial leaders with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to drive sustainable transitions in their home countries.

Host School(s)

Field(s) of Study

What does the scholarship cover?

Full approved tuition fees.
An academic stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet and a laptop.
The opportunity to attend an in-person gathering.
Participation in activities as part of the wider Climate Leadership Programme at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching, and support.
A dedicated Online Coordinator.
Additional support is offered to Scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.

How many scholarships are given?

Which countries are targeted?

Am I Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree program listed, with the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher;
have graduated from an undergraduate study program and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload alongside their application by 8 November 2024;
have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical, or health-related);
be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country;
have faced barriers to education and early career;
demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community;
demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis;
be 35 or under the year the program commences (born on or after 1 January 1990);
not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and not be enrolled (or be applying for enrollment) at a separate university whilst on the MasterCard Foundation Scholarship.

NOTE:

Applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities are encouraged.

How Do I Apply – Next Steps

Ensure that you qualify academically for admission to the University before applying for the scholarship.
After making sure you qualify for admission, apply for the scholarship program before applying to the University.
Applications must only be submitted on the online application system. Those submitted in any other way will be rejected.
The application link will be available from 1 October 2024.

Closing Date

How do I get more information?