Study in UK: University of Edinburgh MasterCard Scholarship 2025
The University of Edinburgh is open for interested and outstanding young individuals with strong academic and leadership backgrounds who are are dedicated to continuing their studies on-campus.
The University of Edinburgh Mastercard OnCampus Scholarship program is dedicated to nurturing a community of talented, entrepreneurial, and compassionate leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The scholarship will empower young people with the necessary knowledge, skills, and networks to drive sustainable transitions by offering a range of exceptional sustainability-focused postgraduate opportunities through the Program at the University of Edinburgh.
Eligibility Criteria for 2025 University of Edinburgh Mastercard Scholarship
To be considered for the University of Edinburgh MasterCard On-Campus Scholarships:
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- Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed.
- You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country: Postgraduate entry requirements
- Applicants will have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health related).
- Applicants must have graduated from an undergraduate study by September 2024 and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload alongside their application by 7 December.
- Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country.
- Applicants must have faced barriers to education and in their early career.
- Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
- Applicants must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis
- Applicants must be 35 or under as of 1 September 2025
- Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
- If applying for the on campus Masters programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship.
- We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities.
Scholarship Reward
- Covers full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, living cost stipend and study materials.
- A climate leadership programme to inspire and support Scholars in making change in their communities and countries.
- Additional support is offered to scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Edinburgh MasterCard Scholarship 2025, click Here.
If you have any queries regarding the Mastercard Foundation Scholarships, please contact us at: [email protected]
Deadline: December 8, 2024
Summary
| Type: | Scholarships |
| For: | Graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Study in: | UK, Europe |
| Level: | Masters, Postgraduate |
| Status: | ✅ Active |
| Deadline: | December 8, 2024 |
| Reward: | See Details ⤵ |
| Duration: | Not specified |
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| Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
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