Mastercard Foundation 2026 University of Cambridge Scholarship

September 11, 2025

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge provides African students with fully-funded opportunities to complete their master's training and contribute to climate resilience efforts across Africa.

Benefits

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers:

Course fee
Monthly living / maintenance allowance
Visa application fee, IHS surcharge and economy return ticket
Cohort-wide induction programme
Termly leadership training modules
3-6 month placement in Africa-based organisation

Requirements

Have a bachelor's degree
Meet academic entry requirements of chosen course
Be from and live in an African country
Apply for eligible full-time master's course (excluding MBA, MACC, MCL, MFIN)
Demonstrate commitment to giving back to community and sustainability themes

Selection Process

Selection criteria include outstanding intellectual ability, commitment to climate resilient futures for Africa, and leadership potential.

How to Apply

Use the postgraduate course directory to check requirements and start your application.