Mastercard Scholarship at UP (University of Pretoria)
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The University of Pretoria has announced the opening of the application period for the 2026/27 Mastercard Scholarship at UP for qualified and interested African students who willing to study in South Africa.
The Mastercard Foundation offers a full scholarship to students who have applied for and have been admitted to one of the programmes at the University of Pretoria.
The Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria will cover the full tuition fees, accommodation, meals, laptop, and living stipends of successful candidates for the duration of the Masters programme.
In this post, we will highlight in simple terms, the details, eligibility requirements, benefits, and the step-by-step application procedure for the MasterCard Scholarship.
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The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation (MCF) is currently offering scholarships for high achieving African students interested in studying at postgraduate levels, commencing in 2026.
The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.
Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria recipients are expected to use their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership experience to make impact in their immediate community.
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Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria, you must:
Be a citizen from Africa.
Come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate financial neediness.
Demonstrate leadership potential and ought to be involved in a giving back project eg. in a community, at school, church etc
Academic excellence is paramount and students have to maintain a high academic average at all times.
Benefits
The Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria will commence in 2026 and will cover the following;
Full tuition fees
Accommodation in a UP residence
Meals
Books and printed material
A modest monthly stipend
Medical aid
Travel costs (one return trip for the duration of the study period)
Cost of one visa application for the duration of the study period.
How to Apply
To apply for the Mastercard Scholarship at University of Pretoria, interested and qualified candidates should follow the procedures below;
- 1
You will have to first apply to secure admission to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Pretoria.
- 2
Download and complete the hard copy of the undergraduate application form
- 3
Download and complete the hard copy of the postgraduate application form
- 4
Submit your application electronically to mcfsp@up.ac.za
- 5
Your application will undergo a review process. You will be notified of the outcome afterward.
- 6
Only successful applicants will be contacted for interview.
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