- Provider: University of Edinburgh
- Host country: United Kingdom
- Study level: Master’s, Postdoctoral
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers tuition fees, living expenses, and other associated costs for eligible postgraduate programmes.
- Who can apply: African citizens or residents, or those holding refugee status in an African country. Applicants must be 35 or under in the year the programme commences (born on or after 1 January 1992 for the 2027/28 cycle). Candidates must have a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s degree or higher, have faced significant barriers to education, and demonstrate leadership and a commitment to addressing the climate crisis.
- Fields of study: Climate Change Management, International Development, Global Food Security and Nutrition, One Health, Social Justice and Community Action, Global Health and Infectious Diseases, Biodiversity, Wildlife and Ecosystem Health, Data-Driven Breeding and Genetics, Digital Education, Data Science Technologies, Africa and International Development, Climate Change Finance and Investment, Data, Inequality and Society, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Food Security, Environment and Development, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Research, Planetary Health, Sustainable Energy Systems.
- Deadline: 19 October 2026
About the scholarship
The University of Edinburgh offers the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for the 2027/2028 academic year. This initiative supports young Africans in pursuing postgraduate degrees in specific fields related to development, health, and sustainability. The programme includes both online and on-campus options.
What it covers
The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of the selected postgraduate programme.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be citizens or residents of an African country, or hold refugee status in Africa.
- Candidates must be 35 or under in the year the programme starts (born on or after 1 January 1992 for 2027/28).
- Applicants need a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Candidates must have faced significant barriers to education and demonstrate a track record of community leadership.
- Applicants must show ambition or experience in addressing the climate crisis.
How to apply
The application process is structured and requires several steps:
- Eligibility Check: Review the official eligibility requirements.
- Information Session: Attend a mandatory virtual session between 15 and 24 September 2026.
- Invitation: Eligible participants will be notified on 13 October 2026 if they can proceed.
- Declaration Form: Complete the Applicant Declaration Form by 19 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
- Main Application: Submit the full scholarship application by 19 November 2026 at 5:00 p.m. UK time.
Visit the official University of Edinburgh page to begin the process.
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