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2025 Mastercard Scholarship at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)

The University of the Western Cape is accepting applications for several undergraduate and master’s degree Mastercard Scholarships. Eligible candidates from across the African continent who plan to enroll in full-time study at UWC in 2025 are encouraged to apply.

Continue reading to find the detailed process of application for 2025 Mastercard Scholarship at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Find more information about Mastercard here.

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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC supports academically talented youth from South Africa and other parts of the African continent.

For the 2024/25 Academic Year, the Scholars Program at UWC will provide fully-funded opportunities for young scholars to study for i) undergraduate qualifications or ii) master’s degree qualifications.

Eligibility Criteria for University of the Western Cape Mastercard Scholarship

To be considered for the University of the Western Cape Mastercard Scholarship, you must:

For Undergraduates:

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At the time of application, an applicant must satisfy the following three criteria:

At the time of application, an applicant must satisfy the following four criteria:

  • Be no older than 26 years for the undergraduate studies;
  • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have applied for academic admission to the University for 2025;
  • Be prepared to register for full-time undergraduate study in January 2025;
  • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

Candidates who intend to register for a second master’s degree are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

For Masters:

At the time of application, an applicant must satisfy the following four criteria:

  • Be no older than 30 years for the master’s degree studies;
  • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have applied for academic admission to the University for 2024;
  • Be prepared to begin their first year of registration for full-time master’s degree study in January 2024;
  • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

Candidates who intend to register for a second master’s degree are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.

The Program places a particular emphasis on reaching young women, refugees and forcibly displaced youth, and young people living with disabilities, who are encouraged to apply.

Duration and Reward of Mastercard Scholarship at UWC

The Scholarship includes:

  • Comprehensive financial support (full tuition, fully paid on-campus accommodation, laptop and learning materials, transportation and monthly stipend).
  • Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.
  • Continued academic support through academic mentoring, virtual learning, life and career coaching, and tutoring.
  • Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Go-back Give- Back), and uniquely sourced internships.
  • An academic environment where faculty and students engage with global issues.
  • The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and the Global Scholars Community.

Available Courses

Undergraduate Fields of Study

  • Arts & Humanities (History, Linguistics, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies);
  • Economic & Management Sciences (Economics, Information Sciences and Public Administration);
  • Education (Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase);
  • Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).

Postgraduate Qualification: Master’s Degree – Disciplines/fields of study:

  • Humanities & Arts (Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development);
  • Community & Health Sciences (Public Health);
  • Economic & Management Sciences (Development Studies, Information Sciences and Migration Studies);
  • Law (Governance and Human Rights);
  • Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences).

How To Apply

To apply for the University of the Western Cape Mastercard Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;

  • Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage
  • Apply for undergraduate or master’s study to the University for 2025 (admission-and-financial-aid/apply), take note of application closing dates)
  • Apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by completing the online application (preferred method)
  • If you are unable to apply online you may download the application form and email the completed form and supporting documentation to [email protected] (the completed form and supporting documents must be submitted as one email).

Deadline: August 30, 2024

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