Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program at the University of Edinburgh. The Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program at the University of Edinburgh will provide postgraduate online scholarships to students from Africa with great academic and leadership potential but few educational opportunities. Gaining an Online Masters is an excellent way to earn a qualification that is equivalent to on-campus study, while at the same time continuing to work flexibly and live at home. Online Masters qualifications though the University of Edinburgh are fully equivalent to Masters degrees taught on campus.

Funding and Benefits

The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees and a small study stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet. The scholarship is designed to cover three-years of part-time online study.

In addition to financial support, Scholars will participate in activities as part of the widerMastercard Foundation Scholars Program with the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops with our scholars, online coaching and support, and the opportunity to attend regional scholar-led workshops and events.

Eligible Programs

Scholarships are available for the following postgraduate programs:

• MSc International Development
• MSc Global Health Policy
• MSc Global Food Security and Nutrition
• MSc Carbon Management
• MSc Social Justice and Community Action
• MSc Data Science, Technology and Innovation
• MSc Digital Education
• MSc One Health

Criteria 

• Must be a graduate or be about to graduate as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar in a Mastercard Foundation partner institution.
• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed above. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelors (Hons) degree. You can find out more about postgraduate entry requirements for your country or be in touch with us at [email protected].
• Be a citizen of an African country (with the exception of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco & Tunisia), whose personal circumstances would make accepting an online study offer from the University of Edinburgh difficult. Applications from Malawi, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe are particularly welcome.
• Also, demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within your community and former school/university.
• Able to present economic circumstances which show you lack financial means to pursue higher education in your home country or elsewhere
• Furthermore, applicants should demonstrate an awareness of online degrees, and be able to show how they will approach the unique challenges and opportunities provided by online, part-time study.