The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is committed to enabling young people to access higher education, succeed in the world of work and grow as transformative leaders.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town selects academically talented young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa to access a world-class university education, with comprehensive support systems in place to help them succeed.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers the full period of your UCT programme of study. It is renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct, and to participation in the development programmes and activities which form part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT.
- The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive scholarship support to cover your tuition fees, accommodation on UCT’s campuses, basic living expenses, applying for a study visa, medical aid, and travel from your home to campus.
- Through your chosen academic programme, you will have access to excellent teaching and a transformative and socially engaged education aimed at unleashing your potential to contribute to creating a just and fair society.
- The Scholars Program provides academic and peer support to ensure your academic development, growth, and success. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT also includes a series of skills programmes aimed at developing:
- your entrepreneurial and career readiness skills;
- your capabilities as an ethical and transformative leader; and
your ability to continue contributing to your community.
On graduating from your UCT programme of study, you will join a lifelong network of changemakers as part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni.