Fees (International) , Maintenance , Student visa cost , Student immigration health surcharge , Other (see below)
Course length
Prospective applicant
Masters
Full Time
Africa, See full list
Nationality
Required
Same as funding deadline for the course
March - April
2026/27

About

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge is designed to provide talented students from all over Africa with fully-funded opportunities to complete their Master’s training, grow in transformative leadership, and contribute to climate resilience and sustainability in Africa and beyond. In addition to covering the full tuition costs, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers visa and travel costs, and a living stipend . See scholarship website for details on the programme: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program | (cam.ac.uk)

Prospective Mastercard Foundation Scholars can apply to the majority of courses available at the University. See available programmes here.

As part of the application process, prospective Scholars will be required to provide a supplementary scholarship statement which indicates their personal commitment to contributing to sustainable futures for Africa.

Award details

Course length
Fees (International) Maintenance Student visa cost Student immigration health surcharge Other (see below)

All students will also have a laptop allowance and travel to UK covered.

75 (approximately)
2026/27
No
Financial need (including Hardship) Academic merit Other (see below)

Fit to programme values.

Attendance at induction programme and termly leadership sessions

Participation in post-course programming at an African partner institution (three to six months post-course).

Eligibility

Prospective applicant
Masters
Full Time
Africa, See full list
Nationality
Africa, See full list
Country of residence
Overseas

Application Process

Yes
Yes

This year, the Mastercard fund will have a separate application fee waiver process. Information about the fee waiver and the submission link is available at Application fee waiver | Postgraduate Study.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Fee Waiver Request Form (Master's Courses ONLY)

Key dates

Same as funding deadline for the course
March - April