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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Institute
University of Edinburgh
Country of Source
UK
Deadline
January 2026
Level of Study
Undergraduate, Masters
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program enables academically talented but financially disadvantaged young people to access higher education at leading universities around the world.
Scholarship Summary
Scholarship Coverage
- Full tuition fees
- Living expenses and accommodation
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Leadership development programming and mentorship
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Eligibility Criteria
✅ Applications are currently OPEN
Deadline: January 2026
English (IELTS 7.0+)
Sub-Saharan Africa focus, some programs open globally
- 1Demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential
- 2Come from a financially disadvantaged background
- 3Commitment to giving back to communities in need
Application Process
Apply to participating universities directly
The university nominates candidates for the scholarship
Complete Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application within the university portal
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