About the Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide postgraduate on-campus (Master's) and online scholarships (Master's & Diplomas) to students from Sub-Saharan Africa with proven academic and leadership potential who have access to few educational opportunities.       

The scholarships are available for the 2025/26 academic year and applications will open on 1st October 2024. You have to register by 4th November 5pm to apply. 

All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application – the Declaration and Eligibility Assessment by 4th November. The system will not permit new applications after 4th November 5pm.

All who completed the first stage successfully  have until 8th November 2024, 5pm GMT to submit their application.